Description
Warm your soul with this delightful Anti-Inflammatory Golden Lemon Lentil Soup. Packed with tender lentils, zesty lemon, and fragrant spices, this soup offers a comforting embrace on chilly days. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it’s also bursting with nutrients that support your well-being. Enjoy it as a light meal or pair it with crusty bread for a heartier option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and saut? onions, carrots, and celery until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add garlic, cumin, and turmeric; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in rinsed lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Let the mixture simmer for another 25 minutes or until lentils are tender but still hold their shape.
- Remove from heat and stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot in bowls alongside crusty bread or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg