Lebanese Lentil and Swiss Chard Soup

Lentils are a staple in Lebanese cuisine and are often used in soups and stews for their nutritional value and hearty texture.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Lebanese Lentil and Swiss Chard Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Lebanese Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Red Lentils
• 1 bunch Swiss Chard
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 medium Tomatoes
• 4 cup Vegetable Stock
• 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Coriander
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
3. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
4. Add the cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
5. Add the lentils, tomatoes, and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
7. Remove the stems from the Swiss chard and chop the leaves.
8. Add the Swiss chard leaves to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
9. Stir in the lemon juice.
10. Remove from heat and let the soup rest for 5 minutes.
11. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.