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How to Make Chard Lentil Soup, Lebanese-Style - A Step-by-Step Guide

Lebanese cuisine is known for its bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and hearty, comforting dishes. One such dish that embodies all these qualities is Chard Lentil Soup, Lebanese-Style. This soup is a staple in Lebanese households, especially in the colder months, as it provides warmth and nourishment in every spoonful.

Chard Lentil Soup, also known as Adas bi Hamoud in Arabic, is a simple yet delicious dish that brings together earthy lentils, vibrant chard, and aromatic spices to crea...

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Ingredients

  • 8 cups water
  • 1 cup large brown lentils, rinsed
  • 4 cups thinly sliced Swiss chard
  • 4 large potatoes, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 6 cloves garlic, crushed (or more to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
  • ½ cup olive oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Cook lentils in boiling water until beginning to soften, 8 to 10 minutes. Add chard; continue cooking until wilted, about 5 minutes.
  • Add potatoes to the boiling water, reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and cook until the potatoes are completely cooked, about 12 minutes.
  • Mix lemon juice, crushed garlic, and salt together in a bowl; add to the pot. Continue to cook at a simmer another 5 minutes. Stir olive oil into the mixture. Increase heat to high and cook another 1 to 2 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    361 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 931mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 58mg
    • Calcium: 59mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1124mg

    Categories

    Soup recipes
    Lentil recipes
    Chard recipes
    Lebanese recipes
    Vegetarian recipes