Description
This Mediterranean Lentil Soup offers an irresistible flavor with simple preparation. Packed with lentils, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices, it’s a comforting and healthy option for any meal. Perfect for a quick dinner or a wholesome lunch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried orange lentils
- 1 cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped celery
- ½ cup chopped carrots
- 4 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon yellow curry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ lemon optional
Instructions
- Dice the onion, carrots, and celery.
- In a heavy stock pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the vegetables and sauté for 4-5 minutes until they soften.
- Add the spices, stirring to mix well with the vegetables. Add the lentils and sauté for another minute, then pour in the stock and water.
- Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes until the lentils are cooked completely.
- Once cooked, remove from heat and finish the soup by squeezing the juice of half a lemon into it, stirring to combine, then serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding herbs such as thyme or bay leaves while simmering.
This soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for longer shelf-life.
Feel free to customize vegetables based on what you have on hand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg