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Lemon Lentil Soup

Hearty Lemon Lentil Soup to Brighten Your Day

This Lemon Lentil Soup is a protein-rich vegan delight, perfect for warming up on crisp evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with avocado or coconut oil
  • 1 medium Onion or shallots for a milder taste
  • 1 stalk Celery can substitute with diced fennel
  • 2 medium Carrots can substitute with sweet potatoes
  • 3 cloves Garlic use fresh for best flavor
  • 6 cups Vegetable Stock use low-sodium if desired
For the Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Red Lentils can substitute with green or brown lentils
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves remove before serving
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric can skip if not preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin or substitute with coriander
  • 1 medium Lemon Juice & Zest fresh is ideal
  • to taste Salt and Pepper season to taste
  • 2 cups Spinach or Kale optional leafy greens
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk for a creamy twist
  • 2 cups Diced Sweet Potatoes can add during cooking

Equipment

  • Large stock pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the Olive Oil in a large stock pot over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add chopped Onion, diced Celery, and diced Carrots. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in minced Garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
  4. Pour in the Vegetable Stock, add Red Lentils, Bay Leaves, Turmeric, and Cumin. Stir well and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until lentils are tender.
  6. Remove Bay Leaves, stir in Lemon Juice & Zest, and season with Salt and Pepper.
  7. Blend a portion of the soup for creaminess, then return to the pot.
  8. Add Spinach or Kale, stir until wilted.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 9gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

This soup can be tailored to personal tastes and is perfect for meal prep.

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