Lemon Lentil Soup: The Best Comforting Recipe for Home Cooks
This Lemon Lentil Soup is a cozy, nutritious dish perfect for comforting meals at home.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Stir in lemon juice and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the soup.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Lentil Soup, Comfort Food, Vegan Soup