Lemon Lentil Soup: The Best Comforting Recipe for Your Soul
A comforting and nourishing lemon lentil soup that warms the soul.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 potato, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Cook the onions, garlic, carrots, and potatoes until softened.
- Add lentils, vegetable broth, cumin, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, blend half of the soup.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Lentil Soup, Comforting Soup, Healthy Recipe