Swiss Chard Soup
Kanchan Dilip
Swiss Chard Soup is a deliciously healthy vegan soup that comes together in less than 25 minutes in a single pot. It is a bright and vibrant soup with a subtle hint of heat. It is tangy from fresh lemons, and a deep flavor from the spices and lush Swiss chard. Enjoy this comforting soup with some pita bread or any crusty bread of your choice!
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 17 minutes mins
Total Time 22 minutes mins
Course Soups and Stews
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 6
Calories 162 kcal
Prepare the ingredients. Chop the stalks of the chard fine and chiffonade the chard leaves.
Mix the olive oil with the lemon juice, pepper, chili flakes, garlic, cilantro, and salt and keep aside.
Heat a Dutch oven, add a tablespoon of olive oil and saute the onions until lightly caramelized for 3-4 minutes.
Add water, turmeric and cumin. When the water comes to a rolling boil, add the washed lentils and the sweet potato and cover with a lid. Boil vigorously for 10 minutes.
Add the chard stalks and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the chard leaves and the olive oil mixture and cook for 5 minutes.
Garnish with chives and serve hot.
- Add the chard towards the end to preserve its texture and color.
Calories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 726mgPotassium: 661mgFiber: 12gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 8613IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 4mg
Keyword chard soup, lentil soup, soup, Swiss chard soup