Description
Lentil Soup with Cumin and Lemon is a warm, comforting dish that combines earthy flavors with a zesty kick, making it perfect for chilly evenings or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and chopped carrots; cook until softened.
- Stir in cumin seeds, then add rinsed lentils to absorb flavors.
- Pour in vegetable broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for about 25 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg