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Bowl of Vegan Lemon Lentil Soup garnished with fresh herbs

Vegan Lemon Lentil Soup

A comforting Vegan Lemon Lentil Soup that blends bright flavors and hearty ingredients, perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or any neutral oil)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
Spices and Lentils
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup dried green or brown lentils (rinsed and drained)
Liquids and Additional Ingredients
  • 6 cups vegetable broth (or water)
  • 1 medium potato, peeled and diced (optional)
  • 1 large lemon (juice and zest) more to taste
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Add carrots and celery, cooking until softened for another 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in ground cumin and smoked paprika, allowing the spices to bloom.
  3. Add lentils, vegetable broth, and diced potato (if using). Bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Reduce heat and let simmer for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and zest. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Serving
  1. Serve hot in bowls, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 13gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 500mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4g

Notes

You can customize it further by adding kale or spinach for extra nutrients, or swapping fresh herbs based on your preference.

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