Lentil And Swiss Chard Soup Recipe

Name: Lentil And Swiss Chard Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for serving; 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1 cup); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 cup lentils, picked over and rinsed; 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, in juice; 2 bunches (about 1 1/2 pounds total) Swiss chard, stalks cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces, leaves torn into 2-inch pieces (keep stalks and leaves separate); Coarse salt and ground pepper; Juice of 1/2 lemon

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for serving
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup lentils, picked over and rinsed
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, in juice
2 bunches (about 1 1/2 pounds total) Swiss chard, stalks cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces, leaves torn into 2-inch pieces (keep stalks and leaves separate)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Juice of 1/2 lemon

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1. In a large saucepan with a lid, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened and browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add tomato paste, oregano, and thyme; stir to combine.
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2. Add lentils, 5 cups water, and tomatoes with their juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, 20 minutes. Add chard stalks and cook until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add chard leaves; season with salt and pepper, and cook until lentils and chard are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
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3. Stir in lemon juice; ladle soup into bowls. Drizzle with olive oil, and serve with bread, if desired.

120

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for serving, 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1 cup), 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Lentil And Swiss 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.

Lentil And Swiss Chard Soup

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