Lemony Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Lemony Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs swiss chard; 1 bunch fresh cilantro; 1 1/2 cups lentils; 7 -8 cups water; 4 vegetable bouillon cubes, 5 grams each; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large red potatoes, diced; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs swiss chard
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 1/2 cups lentils
7 -8 cups water
4 vegetable bouillon cubes, 5 grams each
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large red potatoes, diced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons lemon juice

1
Rinse and drain chard.
2
Cut off and discard thickest part of stems,then stack leaves and cut cross-wise into 1/2-inch wide strips.
3
Set aside.
4
Coarsely chop cilantro and set aside.
5
Rinse lentils, then drain.
6
In a 5-quart pan, bring lentils, 7 cups water and bouillon to boil over high heat.
7
Reduce heat and cover, simmering for 20 minutes.
8
Meanwhile, heat oil in small iron skillet over medium-low heat.
9
Add onion and garlic.
10
Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden (15-20 minutes), adding finely chopped cilantro during the last
11
five minutes of cooking.
12
Set aside.
13
Add potato to the lentil mixture and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in onion mixture and chard and continue simmering until veggies and lentils are tender to bite.
14
Stir in salt, pepper, cumin, and lemon juice.
15
If desired, thin soup with 1 cup more water.

433

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs swiss chard, 1 bunch fresh cilantro, 1 1/2 cups lentils, 7 -8 cups water, and more.

Yes, Lemony 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.

Lemony Lentil Soup

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