Lemon Garlic Lentil Soup
Brighten up your dinner table with this hearty and tangy Lemon Garlic Lentil Soup, a comforting bowl packed with flavor and nutrition. This recipe features fragrant spices like cumin, turmeric, and smoked paprika, which perfectly complement the earthy green lentils. A generous splash of fresh lemon juice and zest adds a vibrant citrusy twist, balanced beautifully by the warmth of sautéed garlic and vegetables. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a simple simmer, this soup is an easy yet satisfying meal that’s vegan, gluten-free, and loaded with plant-based protein. Perfect for cozy evenings or meal prep, serve this wholesome soup fresh with a sprinkle of parsley for a flavorful feast the whole family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrot, diced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup green lentils, rinsed
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 medium lemon, juiced and zested
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes or until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, turmeric, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the rinsed green lentils, vegetable broth, and bay leaf to the pot. Stir to combine.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
Remove the bay leaf from the soup and discard it.
Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1199 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.1 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4721 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 167.4 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.5 g | 159% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.2 g | ||
| Protein | 50.2 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 536 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 22.3 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 4800 mg | 102% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
