Lemon Lentil Soup: The Best Comforting Bowl for Cozy Nights
A warm, hearty Lemon Lentil Soup that brings comfort to your chilly evenings.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, add onions, and sauté until translucent.
- Add carrots and celery, cooking for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cumin, cooking for another minute.
- Add lentils and vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Once lentils are soft, stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with lemon zest if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a bay leaf during cooking.
- This soup pairs well with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Lentil Soup, comfort food, cozy nights