Lemon Lentil Soup: A Refreshing and Easy Comfort Recipe
This Lemon Lentil Soup is a refreshing and comforting dish that combines the zesty flavor of lemon with the nutritious benefits of lentils.
- 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
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the garlic, cumin, and bay leaf, stirring for about a minute.
- Pour in the lentils and vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, blend part of the soup with an immersion blender.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Lentil Soup, Comfort Food, Healthy Recipe