Adas bi Hamod (Lemony Lentil Soup) (recipe by Suha and Maria El Bizri)

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Skill Level	Easy

Preparation Time	15 minutes	Total Time	45 minutes
Servings	6	Cost Per Serving	$1.05

3/4 cups	Green or Brown Lentils (rinsed)
1/2 cup	Orange Lentils
1 medium	Cooking Onion, finely chopped
1 large bunch 1 cup 3 cloves	Swiss Chard, chopped including stems Potato, diced Garlic, minced
1/2 cup	Cilantro/Coriander, finely chopped
4 cups	Water or Stock
1 each	Lemon, juice
3 tbsp	Olive Oil
To Taste	Sea Salt & Black Pepper

In a pot over medium heat, saute the onions in olive oil with a pinch of salt until transparent and slightly golden.
Add garlic and coriander, saute until fragrent. 3. Add the chopped swiss chard stems (only stems) and the potatoes and saute for a couple of minutes.
Add the lentils (both green and orange) with 4 cups of water or stock (you may need more water).
Bring up to a boil, simmer until the lentils are cooked through.
Add the chopped swiss chard leaves and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 more minutes. (Here I prefer not to cover the pot, so the leaves retain their green color)
Add the lemon juice and adjust salt to taste. Serve soup in bowls with a wedge of lemon.

PDF of NFT for Lemony Lentil Soup recipe

You can substitute the Swiss Chard with any dark leafy green. Try kale, spinach, or dandelion.
Dried lentils require very minimal preperation. No soaking required, just give them a quick rinse before adding directly to your soup or water to cook.
Opt for meatless meals a few times a week. Eating more plant foods while cutting back on processed meat and red meat lowers your risk for colorectal cancer. Start with lentils! Not only are they packed with protein, fibre, and several health protective plant compounds; they are also easy-to-find and low in cost.
Swiss Chard makes a comeback! Just like kale, Swiss chard is doing double duty. It’s both a dark green leafy vegetable and a cruciferous vegetable. Research has found that both types contain many nutrients and plant compounds that build up our body’s defenses against disease including some cancers. Pick some up at the grocery store today!