Lemon Lentil Soup: The Best Comfort Food You’ll Ever Make
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, and turmeric; cook for 1 minute.
- Add lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes, until lentils are tender.
- Stir in lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This soup can be blended for a creamier texture.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon, Lentil, Soup, Comfort Food