Lemon Lentil Soup: The Best Comfort Recipe You’ll Love
A comforting and flavorful lemon lentil soup that warms the soul.
- 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 dried lentils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened.
- Add garlic and cumin, cooking for an additional minute.
- Stir in the lentils and vegetable broth, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Once lentils are tender, stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This soup can be blended for a smoother texture if desired.
- Adjust lemon juice according to taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Lentil Soup