Vegan Lemon Lentil Soup: Easy Comfort in Every Bowl
A hearty and nutritious vegan soup made with lemon and lentils, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and carrots, and sauté for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and turmeric, cooking for another minute.
- Add lentils and vegetable broth, then bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add chopped spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or bay leaves.
- Adjust the lemon juice to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg