Lemon Lentil Soup: Easy Comfort for Cozy Evenings at Home
A warming and zesty lemon lentil soup that’s perfect for chilly evenings, bringing comfort and nourishment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onions, carrots, and celery until tender.
- Add the garlic, turmeric, and cumin, cooking for another minute.
- Stir in the lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are soft.
- Add lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- This soup can be blended for a smoother texture if preferred.
- Adjust lemon juice according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Lentil Soup, Comfort food, Cozy recipe