Lentil and Swiss Chard Soup

Name: Lentil and Swiss Chard Soup
Prep time: 1 h 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters brown lentils, rinsed; 118 milliliters coarsely chopped cilantro; 1 pinch Pinch of crushed red pepper; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 79 milliliters fresh lemon juice; 946 milliliters chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 3 Tbsps olive oil, plus more for serving (optional); 1 large onion, finely chopped; 6 servings Freshly ground pepper; 6 servings Salt; 567 grams bunch green Swiss chard , ribs removed and reserved for another use, leaves coarsely chopped; 946 milliliters water

Lentil and Swiss Chard Soup might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 232 calories, 14g of protein, and 9g of fat. This recipe serves 6. It will be a hit at your Autumn event. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. Head to the store and pick up lemon juice, pepper, pepper, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the lemon juice you could follow this main course with the Lemon Shortbread Cookies with Lemon Icing

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the lentils with the water, stock and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt and bring to a boil. Cover partially and cook over moderately low heat until the lentils are barely tender, about 25 minutes.

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Lentils

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Water

Salt

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Sauce Pan

Meanwhile, heat the 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet.

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Olive Oil

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Add the onion, crushed pepper and a pinch of salt and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is lightly browned, 7 to 8 minutes.

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Pepper

Onion

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Add the garlic and cilantro and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add the chard leaves and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 3 minutes.

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Cilantro

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Swiss Chard

Add the chard to the lentils, cover partially, and simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Ladle the soup into bowls, season with pepper and olive oil and serve.

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