Zesty Nourishment in a Bowl: Lemon Lentil Soup for Cozy Nights
Warm up with a delightful bowl of Lemon Lentil Soup, perfect for cozy nights. This nourishing dish combines zesty flavors with wholesome ingredients.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cumin, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add lentils and vegetable broth, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste, and serve hot.
Notes
- This soup can be blended for a creamier texture.
- Add more lemon juice for an extra zesty kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Lentil Soup, Cozy Nights, Nourishing Soup