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Levantine · Soup

Lentil and Swiss Chard Soup

Brown lentils simmered until soft, then finished with softened onion, garlic, chard, coriander and a generous squeeze of lemon. Plain, sharp and satisfying with warm bread.

  • YieldServes 6 · 6 bowls
  • Hands-on30 min
  • Total1 h 49 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 280 gbrown lentils
  • 1½ Lcold water
  • 9 leavesSwiss chard leaves, stems removed, leaves shredded
  • 60 mlolive oil
  • 1large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 clovesgarlic, finely chopped
  • 15 gfresh coriander, chopped
  • 60 mllemon juice
  • to tastesalt
  • to tasteblack pepper, freshly ground

To serve

  • 1lemon, cut in wedges, to serve
  • 1Lebanese flat bread, to serveoptional

Diet

  • Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)
  • Vegan

Contains

  • Gluten
  • Legumes (any)
  • Lentils
  • Wheat
  • Olive
  • Citrus fruits (any)
  • Lemon
  • Onion family (any)
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Swiss chard
  • Cilantro / coriander
  • Black and white pepper
  • Yeast

Taste

  • Sour / bright
  • Salty
  • Umami / savory
  • Bitter
  • Richness / fat
  • Herbal / fresh

Texture

  • Brothy

Equipment

  • Stovetop

Season

  • Any season

Occasion

  • Weeknight

Effort

  • 20–45 min active
  • 1–3 hours total
  • Difficulty 2
  • Leftovers-friendly
  • One pot

Nutrition

  • Calories: low
  • Protein: moderate
  • Carbs: moderate
  • Fat: low
  • Fiber: moderate
  • Sodium: low

Budget

  • Budget: low

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