Name: Easy Lemon Lentil Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; pinch hot red pepper flakes; 1 tsp cumin; 1.5 cups dry red lentils; 6 cups vegetable broth; salt and pepper to taste; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped (optional); 2 tbsp fresh parsley (or cilantro / coriander), finely chopped

Easy Lemon Lentil Soup

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5 from 9 reviews

This lemon lentil soup recipe comes together with pantry staples. It’s protein-packed & deceptively tasty. Vegan & naturally gluten-free!

Author: Angela @ Vegangela.com
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Yield: 5-6 1x
Category: Soup
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

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1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
pinch hot red pepper flakes
1 tsp cumin
1.5 cups dry red lentils
6 cups vegetable broth
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 cups kale or spinach, chopped (optional)
2 tbsp fresh parsley (or cilantro / coriander), finely chopped

Instructions

In a large saucepan or dutch oven, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add onion, garlic and hot pepper flakes and cook for 5 minutes.
Add cumin, lentils, broth, salt & pepper, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils are tender and soup is beginning to thicken, about 30 minutes.
Stir in lemon juice and kale/spinach (if using). Serve sprinkled with parsley/cilantro.

Notes

Adapted from: http://www.lentils.ca/recipes/lentil-lemon-soup

Keywords: easy, favorite, freezer-friendly, gluten-free, high-protein, lemon, lentil, make-ahead, nut-free, one-pot, soy-free, stove top, soup

Find it online: https://vegangela.com/2013/06/06/easy-lemon-lentil-soup/