Lebanese Lemon Lentil Soup: A Healthy, Hearty Delight at Home
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A comforting and nutritious Lebanese lemon lentil soup that brings warmth and flavor to your table.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Lebanese
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- ½ cup lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Stir in lentils, spices, and broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Add lemon juice and salt; stir to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- This soup can be blended for a smoother texture.
- Adjust lemon juice according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg