Spicy Chard Soup Recipe

Name: Spicy Chard Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 bunches Swiss chard (about 2 pounds); 1 teaspoon caraway seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon harissa or other hot sauce; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 lemon, halved; Kosher salt; 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered; 2 cups pita chips, coarsely crushed

Servings: persons

2 bunches Swiss chard (about 2 pounds)
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon harissa or other hot sauce
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 lemon, halved
Kosher salt
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
2 cups pita chips, coarsely crushed

1
Cut the chard stems into 1/2-inch pieces and the leaves into 1-inch pieces; keep separate.
2
Toast the caraway and cumin seeds in a skillet over medium heat, 1 to 2 minutes.
3
Cool, then grind in a spice grinder or transfer to a resealable plastic bag and crush with a heavy skillet.
4
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
5
Add the chard stems and onion and cook until softened, 5 to 6 minutes.
6
Clear a space in the pan, then add the tomato paste, harissa, garlic and ground spices.
7
Cook 2 minutes, then stir into the vegetables.
8
Add the chard leaves, chicken broth and 1 cup water, bring to a rapid simmer and cook until the chard is tender, about 10 minutes.
9
Squeeze in the juice from 1/2 lemon and season with salt.
10
Mix the yogurt, the juice from the remaining 1/2 lemon and a pinch of salt.
11
Divide the soup among bowls.
12
Add the eggs, pita chips and a dollop of the yogurt mixture; drizzle with olive oil.
13
Per serving: Calories 315; Fat 19 g (Saturated 4 g); Cholesterol 255 mg; Sodium 866 mg; Carbohydrate 18 g; Fiber 5 g; Protein 20 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

877

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

127

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 bunches Swiss chard (about 2 pounds), 1 teaspoon caraway seeds, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Chard Soup

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