Chard and Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Chard and Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (65 ml) olive oil; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 medium bunches scallions, trimmed, white part cut across into 1/4-inch (.5-cm) pieces, enough green part cut across to make 1/2 cup (15 g); 1 pound (450 g) brown lentils; 5 1/2 to 6 cups (1.2 to 1.5 l) Basic Chicken Stock or commercial chicken broth; 3 small cloves garlic, smashed and peeled; 1 1/3 pounds (580 g) green Swiss chard, stemmed (stems reserved for another use), leaves roughly chopped; 1 medium bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Kosher salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1/4 cup (65 ml) olive oil
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 medium bunches scallions, trimmed, white part cut across into 1/4-inch (.5-cm) pieces, enough green part cut across to make 1/2 cup (15 g)
1 pound (450 g) brown lentils
5 1/2 to 6 cups (1.2 to 1.5 l) Basic Chicken Stock or commercial chicken broth
3 small cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1 1/3 pounds (580 g) green Swiss chard, stemmed (stems reserved for another use), leaves roughly chopped
1 medium bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil, paprika, and cumin over low heat, stirring, until the spices are aromatic, 2 to 4 minutes.
2
Stir in the scallion whites.
3
Cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in the lentils, stock, and garlic.
5
Bring to a boil.
6
Lower the heat and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are almost done.
7
Stir in the scallion greens, chard, cilantro, and lemon juice.
8
Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, until the chard is cooked through and the lentils are soft.
9
Season with salt, if necessary, and pepper.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup (65 ml) olive oil, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 2 medium bunches scallions, trimmed, white part cut across into 1/4-inch (.5-cm) pieces, enough green part cut across to make 1/2 cup (15 g), and more.

Yes, Chard and Lentil Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chard and Lentil Soup

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