Golden Lemon Lentil Soup
A vibrant and nutritious soup combining lentils, turmeric, and lemon for a heartwarming meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup dried lentils Feel free to swap for canned lentils.
- 1 tablespoon turmeric Gives the soup a vibrant color.
- 1 lemon juiced Adds zestiness to the soup.
- 4 cups vegetable broth or water Homemade vegetable broth is recommended for added flavor.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For sautéing the vegetables.
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 2 medium carrots (chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
- 1 teaspoon black pepper Adjust to taste.
- to taste Fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Stir in the minced garlic and turmeric, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the lentils, vegetable broth (or water), lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the lentils are tender.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with your choice of fresh herbs.
Notes
For extra flavor, soak the lentils for a few hours before cooking. Add cayenne pepper for heat or nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor.