Lemon Lentil Soup: Easy Comfort with a Zesty Twist
A deliciously zesty twist on comfort food!
- 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
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onions, carrots, and celery, sauté until softened.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, and turmeric, cook for 1 minute.
- Add lentils and vegetable broth, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For added creaminess, blend a portion of the soup before serving.
- Great served with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Lentil Soup, comfort food, healthy soup