Lemony Lentil Chard Soup Recipe

Name: Lemony Lentil Chard Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 -7 cups water; 1 1/2 cups brown lentils or 1 1/2 cups green lentils, sorted and rinsed; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 1/2 cups sliced leeks (about 2 leeks); 4 cups eggplants, cubed or 4 cups zucchini; 2 1/2 teaspoons salt (to taste); 1 (19 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 4 cups chopped swiss chard (packed) or 4 cups spinach (packed); 2 1/2 tablespoons za'atar spice mix; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 -2 vegetable bouillon cube; 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 2 -3 minced garlic cloves; lemon slice (to garnish)

Servings: persons

6 -7 cups water
1 1/2 cups brown lentils or 1 1/2 cups green lentils, sorted and rinsed
2 tablespoons oil
1 1/2 cups sliced leeks (about 2 leeks)
4 cups eggplants, cubed or 4 cups zucchini
2 1/2 teaspoons salt (to taste)
1 (19 ounce) can diced tomatoes
4 cups chopped swiss chard (packed) or 4 cups spinach (packed)
2 1/2 tablespoons za'atar spice mix
2 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 -2 vegetable bouillon cube
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 -3 minced garlic cloves
lemon slice (to garnish)

1
Place the water and lentils in a 5 quart pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
2
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the leek and saute for a few minutes until it begins to brown. Add the eggplant and 1/2 tsp of salt and saute for a few minutes, until eggplant begins to soften. Add tomato and cook for a few more minutes, until vegetables become saucy.
3
Once lentils are just tender, add the saucy veggies, remaining salt, chard or spinach, zaatar, paprika, cumin, bouillon cubes, and lemon zest to the pot. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
4
Stir in the lemon juice and garlic, ladle into bowls, and serve with lemon slices to garnish.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 -7 cups water, 1 1/2 cups brown lentils or 1 1/2 cups green lentils, sorted and rinsed, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 1/2 cups sliced leeks (about 2 leeks), and more.

Yes, Lemony Lentil Chard 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.

Lemony Lentil Chard Soup

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