Red Lentil and Swiss Chard Soup

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This Swiss chard soup with red lentils, garlic, and lots of fragrant spices smells, looks, and tastes delicious!

Submitted by Carolyn LaLumiere Miller
Updated on July 29, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 cups dry red lentils

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable bouillon (such as Better Than Bouillon)

  • 2 white onions, minced

  • ½ bulb garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 1 teaspoon curry powder

  • 2 (32 fluid ounce) containers vegetable broth

  • 1 bunch Swiss chard

Directions

  1. Soak lentils in a bowl with water to cover for 15 minutes.

  2. Heat olive oil and bouillon in a stockpot over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir garlic, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and curry powder into onion mixture. Cook and stir until onion is tender and browned, adding a few spoonfuls of vegetable broth if needed to prevent burning, about 10 minutes more.

  3. Drain lentils and stir into onion mixture with remaining broth; bring soup to a boil. Cover stockpot, reduce heat, and simmer until lentils are soft, 30 to 45 minutes.

  4. Trim chard leaves, stack together, and cut into 3/4-inch strips. Stir chard into soup and cook until softened, about 10 minutes more.

Cook’s Note

As with many soup recipes, use this as the basis for an aromatic, tasty soup. I've made it with fresh minced ginger, fresh minced turmeric, and fresh ground cardamom. I didn't notice a substantial difference in flavor, but if you like fresh, give them a try.

39 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

240 Calories
3g Fat
39g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 240
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 556mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 17g 60%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 15g 29%
Vitamin C 14mg 15%
Calcium 80mg 6%
Iron 5mg 28%
Potassium 636mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.