Description
Warm your soul with this delightful Vegan Lemon Lentil Soup with Turmeric. Bursting with zesty lemon and earthy turmeric, this velvety soup envelops tender lentils and fresh veggies in a nurturing embrace. Perfect for cozy dinners or lazy afternoons, it’s not only satisfying but also a conversation starter around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. **Prep Your Veggies**: Wash and chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- 2. **Sauté Aromatics**: In a large pot over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until onions are translucent.
- 3. **Add Lentils and Spices**: Stir in rinsed lentils along with turmeric, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- 4. **Pour in Broth and Simmer**: Add vegetable broth to cover lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for about 25 minutes until lentils are tender.
- 5. **Add Citrus Goodness**: Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and zest before serving.
- 6. **Serve Warm**: Ladle into bowls and enjoy with crusty bread or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg