Ingredients
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- 1 cup lentils
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add lentils, vegetable broth, and cumin. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add spinach or kale for extra nutrition.
- This soup freezes well, store in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Lentil Soup