Yellow Lentil Soup for Diet

Yellow lentil soup is a traditional, nutritious, &  delicious dish. It’s ideal for a diet because it’s high in fiber & plant-based protein but low in calories, helping you feel full for a long time, which aids in weight management. Try our recipe for yellow lentil soup for a light lunch or dinner.

Yellow Lentil Soup

Yellow lentil soup is a traditional, nutritious, and delicious dish. 

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Prep Time 1 hour hr

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Servings 5

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup yellow lentils washed
• 1 small onion chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 medium carrot diced
• 1 cup celery chopped
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 6 cups water or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt to taste
• A pinch of black pepper
• Juice of half a lemon optional
• Parsley chopped (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

 

• Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened.
• Add the carrot and celery and stir for 3-4 minutes. Then, add the lentils and water (or broth).
• Season with cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
• Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 25-30 minutes, until the lentils and vegetables are completely tender.
• Blend the soup with an electric blender until smooth.
• Stir in the lemon juice. Ladle the soup into serving bowls, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot.

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