Aadas b Hamod (Lebanese Lemony Lentil Soup)

RECIPE

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 medium onions
  • 1/4 bunch coriander (optional)
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp cumin (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp dried coriander (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp dried mint (optional)
  • 250 g swiss chard leaves & stem (could replace with spinach)
  • 1 cup lentils
  • 4 cups water/vegetable stock/chicken stock
  • 6 small potatoes
  • 1-2 medium lemons
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Chop all of your vegetables (onions, swiss chard, coriander, garlic, potatoes) and set them aside.
  • Set pot on medium-high heat, preheat for one minute.
  • Add olive oil and onions. Cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic, coriander, and cumin. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the swiss chard or spinach. Cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add lentils, along with 4 cups of water (or stock). Add salt.
  • Set heat to high until water boils, then set it to low and cover, letting it simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add potatoes. Cook until potatoes are tender (based on their size).
  • Squeeze lemons based on your liking. Taste and adjust (lemons, salt).

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