Lentil and Swiss Chard Soup

Soups & Stews

Recipe courtesy of The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook

Serves 6

Ingredients: 
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1½ cups brown or green lentils, picked over and rinsed
  • 6 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 lb. Swiss chard (about 2 bunches) washed and chopped
  • 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large potato, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice

Lentil and Swiss Chard Soup

Lentil and Swiss Chard Soup

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Method: 

In a large pot over medium heat add about 12 cups of water, 1 teaspoon salt and lentils. Simmer for 30 minutes

Add remaining 1 teaspoon salt, garlic, Swiss chard and half of onions; stir and simmer for 20 minutes.

In a small pan over medium heat,add olive oil and remaining yellow onions; saute for 5 minutes. Add these onions to the large pot.

Add potato, black pepper and lemon juice to the pot and simmer until potato is tender, about 5 to 8 minutes.

Serve warm.

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