Lemon Garlic Lentil Soup

Brighten up your dinner table with this hearty and tangy Lemon Garlic Lentil Soup, a comforting bowl packed with flavor and nutrition. This recipe features fragrant spices like cumin, turmeric, and smoked paprika, which perfectly complement the earthy green lentils. A generous splash of fresh lemon juice and zest adds a vibrant citrusy twist, balanced beautifully by the warmth of sautéed garlic and vegetables. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a simple simmer, this soup is an easy yet satisfying meal that’s vegan, gluten-free, and loaded with plant-based protein. Perfect for cozy evenings or meal prep, serve this wholesome soup fresh with a sprinkle of parsley for a flavorful feast the whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrot, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 cup green lentils, rinsed
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 medium lemon, juiced and zested
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes or until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, turmeric, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the rinsed green lentils, vegetable broth, and bay leaf to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.

Step 6

Remove the bay leaf from the soup and discard it.

Step 7

Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2063.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1198.9

Total Fat 43.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4721.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 167.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.5g	0%
Total Sugars 38.2g
Protein 50.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 535.9mg	0%
Iron 22.3mg	0%
Potassium 4799.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.8%

Protein: 16.0%

Carbs: 53.2%