Lemon Lentil Soup: The Best Comfort Recipe You’ll Love
A delicious and comforting lemon lentil soup perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are soft.
- Stir in the garlic and cumin, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add the lentils and vegetable broth, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with lemon slices and fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- This soup can be blended for a smoother texture.
- Adjust lemon juice according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Lentil Soup