Description
A heartwarming bowl of Lemony Lentil Soup packed with nutritious lentils and vibrant vegetables, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cumin, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the lentils and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color.
Notes
For added flavor, let the soup sit for 20-30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg