Lebanese Lemon Lentil Soup: A Cozy and Nourishing Delight
A delightful and hearty soup made with lentils and lemon, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Lebanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried green or brown lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onions, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add the garlic, cumin, and coriander, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in the lentils and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender.
- Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the soup before serving.
- Can be enjoyed warm or chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lebanese, Lemon, Lentil, Soup