Lentil Lemon and Potato Soup

Lentil Lemon and Potato Soup—warm, healthy and extremely delicious. This vegan Lentil Soup with Lemon and Potatoes recipe is perfect for the cold winter days.

There is nothing more heartwarming and fulfilling than a nice bowl of homemade, vegan soup to keep you warm in the cold winter days.

This popular Lebanese lentil soup has potatoes, lemons, Swiss chard, garlic and fresh cilantro. I made it completely from scratch with simple every day home ingredients. Lentils and lemons are a great match while the potatoes add a starchy layer to the soup; moreover, the chard and cilantro give it a green color and boost.

I like soups in general and vegan ones in particular. Vegan soups are great as you taste the vegetables and spices in each spoonful. The flavors are not masked by cream or fat but rather simple, tasty and super healthy slurps and bites of natural goodness.

This Lentil Lemon and Potato Soup is super healthy and full of goodness. It is truly the best way to boost one’s immune system to fight colds and flues in winter cold days. It is loaded with cumin and coriander powder, the two spices containing naturally occurring substances that work as anti–oxidants and have anti–inflammatory effects.

Here are more options for healthy and vegan soup recipes:
Red Lentil Soup
Lentil and Vegetable Soup
Carrot Orange Ginger Soup

Ingredients needed:

This heartwarming lentil soup recipe calls for a few simple ingredients: green lentils, potatoes, lemon, onions, Swiss chard and fresh cilantro.

You will also need a handful of seasoning: salt, pepper, cumin and coriander powder.

I used one large organic Russet potato but Yukon or any kind of potatoes work too.

You can also substitute the Swiss chard with spinach and still get the same great taste and benefits.

what is the difference between cilantro and coriander

Both cilantro and coriander come from the same plant. In the US, cilantro is the name for the plant’s leaves and stem, while coriander is the name for its dried seeds. Internationally, the leaves and stems are called coriander, while its dried seeds are called coriander seeds. (Healthline)

how to make lentil lemon and potato soup

In a large pot over medium heat, sweat your onions with a tablespoon of olive oil until translucent then add the potatoes, lentils and stir for a couple of minutes.

Pour 6 cups of boiling water and let simmer until both the lentils and potatoes are fully cooked. This will take about 20 to 25 minutes.

Throw in the Swiss Chard and lemon juice and give the soup a quick stir. Add cumin, coriander powder and adjust salt and pepper to your taste.

Meanwhile, in a small frying pan cook the garlic in olive oil until golden in color, less than 1 minute. Add freshly chopped cilantro and stir for another minute and pour over the soup pot. Mix well.

Turn off the heat and serve the soup warm and garnish with a handful of freshly chopped cilantro and squeeze more lemon juice for freshness.

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