Description
Savor a comforting bowl of Lentil Soup with Cumin and Lemon, bursting with earthy flavors and zesty brightness—perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and diced carrots; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add cumin seeds; toast for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in rinsed lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, until lentils are tender.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest, then adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg