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Lemon Lentil Soup

Hearty Lemon Lentil Soup: Comforting Vegan Goodness You’ll Love

This Lemon Lentil Soup is a hearty, vegan dish packed with nourishing ingredients, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 cup green or brown lentils rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 stalks of celery diced
Flavor Boost
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 pinch chili flakes
Final Touches
  • 6 cups vegetable broth homemade is ideal
  • 1 bay leaf remove before serving
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
  • 1 lemon juice and zest
  • 1 fresh herbs like parsley or dill

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  2. Add garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili flakes. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Fold in lentils, bay leaf, and broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
  4. Stir in spinach and cook for 3-5 minutes until wilted. Remove bay leaf and stir in lemon juice.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm garnished with fresh herbs and lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Taste regularly to adjust seasoning, and add spinach towards the end for better color and nutrients.

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