Swiss Chard Soup
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!
Equipment
- Dutch oven or saucepot
Ingredients
- ¼ cup onion chopped
- 1 cup brown lentils
- 1 sweet potato peeled, cubed
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp cumin coarsely ground
- 6 cup water (or vegetable stock)
- 1 bunch Swiss chard finely chopped
- 1 tbsp garlic fine chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper freshly milled
- ¼ tsp chili flakes
- 6 sprig cilantro
- 5 sprig chives garnish
Instructions
- 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.
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Notes
- Add the chard towards the end to preserve its texture and color.
Nutrition
Calories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 726mgPotassium: 661mgFiber: 12gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 8613IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 4mg
