Lemon Lentil Soup: A Healthy and Cozy Homemade Delight
A refreshing and nutritious lemon lentil soup that warms the heart.
- 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 dried lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cumin; cook for 1 minute.
- Add lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Add fresh herbs for extra flavor.
- Adjust lemon juice based on personal preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Lentil Soup, healthy soup, homemade soup