Description
Discover the secret to a warm, comforting bowl that nourishes your body and soul!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and ground turmeric, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add the rinsed lentils and vegetable broth to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the soup before serving.
- Adjust the lemon juice according to your taste preference.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Vegan Lemon Lentil Soup with Turmeric