Lentil Lemon Soup

Name: Lentil Lemon Soup
Prep time: 3 h 30 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 bay leaf; 411 grams chicken broth; 355 milliliters dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained; 3 sprigs Italian flat leaf parsley; 3 Tbsps chopped fresh cilantro; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 lemon, cut into wedges; 118 milliliters lemon juice; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 6 servings salt to taste; 680 grams Swiss chard - rinsed, stems removed and cut into 1/2 inch slices; 946 milliliters water

Lentil Lemon Soup might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 15g of protein, 6g of fat, and a total of 256 calories. This recipe covers 32% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. Autumn will be even more special with this recipe. If you have bay leaf, lemon juice, brown lentils, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Instructions

In a large saucepan, combine the chicken broth, 6 cups of water, 1 small onion, bay leaf, parsley and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours. Strain, and reserve 4 cups of the broth for the recipe. Reserve the remaining broth for other uses.

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Broth

Bay Leaves

Parsley

Onion

Thyme

Water

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Sauce Pan

Pour the 4 cups of broth into a large soup pot, and add 4 cups of water to it. Stir in lentils, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 1 hour.

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Lentils

Broth

Water

Soup

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Pot

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

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Olive Oil

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Frying Pan

Add the large onion, and cook until transparent, stirring frequently.

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Onion

Add the garlic, and cook for just a minute, until fragrant.

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Garlic

Place the chard in the pan, and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. The smells here are delicious!

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Swiss Chard

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Frying Pan

Transfer the chard and onion mixture to the pot with the lentils. Stir in the cilantro and lemon juice. Season with salt and additional lemon if desired. Simmer covered for an additional 15 minutes before serving.

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Lemon Juice