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Lemony Lentil Soup

[heart_this] · Mar 28, 2018 · 5 Comments

Lemony Lentil Soup

A light, healthy and satisfying lentil and quinoa soup with plenty of bright lemon-y goodness!

With Spring officially here I have been thinking lighter meals and this lemony lentil soup is a great way to do light, healthy and hearty all in one! The idea behind this soup is lentils and quinoa along with vegetables in a bright lemon broth with spices. Onions, carrot and celery start the soup off with garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander and turmeric rounding out the aromatics and flavours. Broth, lentils and quinoa are added and everything is simmered until they are tender and the soup is finished with a hit of lemon-y freshness along with salt, pepper and cayenne and some fresh cilantro. It’s really that simple! And oh so good! This lemony lentil soup is an amazing meal all by itself and it’s also a great appetizer or starter.

Lemony Lentil Soup
Lemony Lentil Soup
Lemony Lentil Soup
Lemony Lentil Soup
Add shredded kale and coconut milk!

Lemony Lentil Soup
Lemony Lentil Soup
Lemony Lentil Soup

Lemony Lentil Soup

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: 6

A light, healthy and satisfying lentil and quinoa soup with plenty of bright lemon-y goodness!

ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 onion, diced (~1 cup)
  • 2 carrots, diced (~1 cup)
  • 2 stalks celery, diced (~1 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped (~1 tablespoon)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon cumin, toasted and ground
  • 1 teaspoon coriander, toasted and ground
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 8 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups yellow (or red) lentils, picked over
  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1 large lemon, zest and juice
  • salt, pepper and cayenne to taste
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro or parsley, chopped
directions
  1. Heat the oil in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat, add the onions, carrots and celery and cook until tender, about 7-10 minutes, before adding the garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, and turmeric and cooking until fragrant, about a minute.
  2. Add the broth, lentils and quinoa, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the lentils and quinoa are tender, about 15-20 minutes, before adding the lemon zest and juice and seasoning with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste.
Option: Replace cumin, coriander and turmeric with 3 teaspoons curry powder.
Option: Make it creamy by adding 2 cups coconut milk, or almond milk, cashew milk, milk, etc.
Option: Add 1/4 cup tahini, cashew butter, almond butter, etc. for creaminess and flavour.
Option: Add spinach, shredded kale, cauliflower, etc.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 273, Fat 4g (Saturated 0.3g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 0, Sodium 78mg, Carbs 46g (Fiber 8g, Sugars 3g), Protein 14g

Nutrition by: Nutritional facts powered by Edamam
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Comments

  1. Annette says

    March 3, 2020 at 3:30 pm

    Hi Kevin. This lemony soup is delicious. I did add sautéed chicken breasts for extra protein & flavor, but the lemon flavor was so bright & refreshing. Love your blog & have followed for several years with much success of many of your recipes.

    Reply
  2. Sarah says

    March 6, 2020 at 7:11 pm

    Do you think this soup would freeze well?

    Reply
    • kevin says

      March 7, 2020 at 9:15 am

      Yes it does!

      Reply
  3. Monique Rest says

    March 22, 2021 at 6:36 pm

    How much is in one serving?

    Reply
    • kevin says

      March 29, 2021 at 8:22 am

      Each serving is about 2 cups.

      Reply

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