Lemon Lentil Soup: The Best Comforting Bowl You’ll Love
A warm and cozy Lemon Lentil Soup recipe that’s perfect for any day.
- 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 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery, sauté until they soften.
- Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add lentils, vegetable broth, thyme, and cumin.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest before serving.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Adjust the spices according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon, Lentil, Soup, Comforting, Healthy