Chard Lentil Soup, Lebanese-Style

Chard Lentil Soup, Lebanese-Style
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    35 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    190

Embrace the vibrant flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean with this heartwarming Lebanese-style chard lentil soup. A symphony of earthy lentils, bright lemon, and verdant chard creates a nourishing and deeply satisfying vegetarian delight.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    51 g
  • Fiber
    12 g
  • Protein
    11 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    931 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 10 mins In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil. Add the rinsed lentils and cook until they begin to soften, approximately 8-10 minutes.

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Recipe View 5 mins Introduce the thinly sliced Swiss chard to the pot and continue cooking until the leaves are wilted, about 5 minutes.

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Recipe View 12 mins Add the cubed potatoes to the pot. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, roughly 12 minutes.

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04 Step

Recipe View 5 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the freshly squeezed lemon juice, crushed garlic, and salt. Pour this mixture into the pot with the soup and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

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Recipe View 2 mins Stir in the extra virgin olive oil. Increase the heat to high and cook for 1-2 minutes more to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.

For a richer flavor, consider sautéing the garlic in a tablespoon of olive oil before adding it to the soup.
Adjust the amount of lemon juice and garlic to your preference. Some like it tangier, others prefer a more subtle flavor.
This soup is even better the next day, as the flavors have more time to develop.

Abbie Oconnell

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 63 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Rocio Macgyver

    Next time I will add a bit more salt, but overall a great recipe.

  • Tillman Heller

    My family devoured this! It's a new favorite in our house.

  • Joey Mcclure

    I loved how easy this soup was to make! The lemon really made it special.

  • Vanessa Spinkaaufderhar

    The chard was a great addition. I'll definitely make this again.

  • Victoria Stokes

    I added a little cumin and coriander and it was fantastic!

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