Lifting Lemon-Garlic Lentil Soup (Printable Version)
A vibrant, protein-rich soup featuring lentils, brown rice, and bright lemon-garlic flavors, ready in just 45 minutes.
# Ingredients:
→ Legumes
01 -
1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
→ Grains
02 -
1/2 cup brown rice, rinsed
→ Vegetables
03 -
1 onion, diced
04 -
4 cloves garlic, minced
05 -
2 cups spinach or kale, chopped
→ Aromatics
06 -
1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 -
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
08 -
Salt and pepper to taste
→ Liquids
09 -
6 cups vegetable broth
10 -
2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Citrus
11 -
1 lemon, juiced and zested
→ Garnish
12 -
Fresh cilantro, chopped
13 -
Lemon slices
→ Optional
14 -
Bread for serving
# Steps:
01 -
Rinse the lentils and brown rice under cold water in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear to remove any dust or impurities.
02 -
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until translucent.
03 -
Add the minced garlic, cumin, and turmeric to the pot. Stir everything together and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
04 -
Pour in the vegetable broth and raise the heat to bring to a boil. Add the rinsed lentils and brown rice, then reduce heat. Cover the pot and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the lentils and rice are tender.
05 -
Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped spinach or kale. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
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Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lemon slices. Offer bread on the side for dipping if desired.
# Notes:
01 -
This hearty soup combines protein-rich lentils with brown rice for a nutritionally balanced meal. The brightness of lemon complements the earthy flavors of the legumes.