Description
Lentil Soup with Cumin and Lemon is a hearty, flavorful dish that combines earthy lentils with zesty lemon and aromatic cumin. Perfect for cozy evenings, this soup will become your go-to comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cumin seeds; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in rinsed lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover partially and simmer for about 30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Feel free to customize by adding different vegetables or spices like smoked paprika. - For a richer flavor, use homemade vegetable broth. - Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers in the fridge for up to five days.