Lemon Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Lemon Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup onion, diced; ½ cup celery, sliced 1/4- inch thick; ½ cup carrot, sliced 1/4-inch thick; 8 cups vegetable broth; 2 cups red lentils (or masoor dal); 2 dried bay leaves; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 lemon, zest of; 1 cup kale, shredded; 1 ¼ cups plain Greek yogurt

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 cup onion, diced
½ cup celery, sliced 1/4- inch thick
½ cup carrot, sliced 1/4-inch thick
8 cups vegetable broth
2 cups red lentils (or masoor dal)
2 dried bay leaves
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 lemon, zest of
1 cup kale, shredded
1 ¼ cups plain Greek yogurt

1
Heat a large stockpot over medium heat, add olive oil.
2
When heated, add onion, celery, and carrots.
3
Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Add vegetable broth, lentils, bay leaves, garlic, oregano, pepper, and coriander.
5
Stir to combine.
6
Heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
Stir in lemon zest and kale.
9
Don't skip the kale, it really adds a lot to the blend of flavors.
10
Cook for 5 minutes until kale is wilted.
11
Remove and discard bay leaves.
12
Serve 1 cup of soup with 2 tablespoons of yogurt.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 cup onion, diced, ½ cup celery, sliced 1/4- inch thick, ½ cup carrot, sliced 1/4-inch thick, and more.

Yes, Lemon Lentil Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon Lentil Soup

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