Lemon Lentil Soup: A Comforting and Easy Recipe for All
A soothing and hearty lemon lentil soup that’s perfect for any occasion. This easy recipe brings together the fulfilling flavors of lentils and the bright zest of lemon.
- 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 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cumin, cooking for an additional minute.
- Stir in the lentils and vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Season with salt.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, blend half of the soup and mix it back in.
- Adjust the lemon juice based on your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Lentil Soup, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe