Lemon Lentil Soup: The Best Comfort Food You Can Make at Home
A hearty and nutritious lemon lentil soup that brings comfort and warmth to your home.
- 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, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Stir in lentils, vegetable broth, cumin, and thyme. 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.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the soup and mix it back in.
- Add spinach or kale for extra nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Lentil Soup, comfort food, healthy soup