Lemon Lentil Soup: The Best Comfort Food for Cozy Nights
A warm and comforting Lemon Lentil Soup that’s perfect for chilly nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until soft.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add lentils, vegetable broth, thyme, and cumin.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Once lentils are tender, stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
- Top with fresh herbs for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 5 grams
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 12 grams
- Protein: 9 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Lemon Lentil Soup, comfort food, cozy nights