Description
Lentil Soup with Cumin and Lemon is a warming dish that combines hearty lentils with zesty lemon and aromatic cumin, perfect for cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse lentils under cold water until clear. Chop onion and mince garlic.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in lentils and cumin seeds for about 1 minute to enhance flavors.
- Pour in vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat, cover partially, and simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Add spinach or kale until wilted. Remove from heat and stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra olive oil or herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Experiment with additional vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for added nutrition. For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes during the sautéing stage.