Zesty Nourishment in a Bowl: Easy Lemon Lentil Soup Delight
Enjoy this refreshing and nutritious Lemon Lentil Soup, packed with flavors and health benefits.
- 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 lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, and turmeric; cook for another minute.
- Add lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- Add more lemon juice for extra zing.
- Top with fresh herbs for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Lentil Soup, Healthy Soup, Vegan Soup