Description
Delight in this comforting Lentil Soup with Cumin and Lemon, where earthy lentils meet vibrant lemon and warm spices for a nourishing bowl that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Stir in garlic and cumin seeds; toast for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in vegetable broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.
- Add rinsed lentils; reduce heat, cover partially, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with herbs or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg