Lebanese Adas Bis Silq (Lentil & Swisschard Soup) Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Description
Wonderful, satisfying soup. This is a whole meal in itself. Great for lunch or dinner. Do ahead and reheat. The aroma from the garlic and cilantro fills the house and makes you want to dig right in.
Recipe Information
- Category: One Dish Meal
- Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Lentil, Beans, Vegetable, Lebanese, Southwest Asia (Middle East), Asian, Vegan, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Free Of…, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours, Easy
- Aggregated Rating: 5 stars
- Review Count: 4 reviews
- Calories: 416
- Fat Content: 14.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 218.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 53g
- Fiber Content: 24.2g
- Sugar Content: 4.5g
- Protein Content: 20.9g
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups brown lentils
- 6 cups cold water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 8-10 leaves of swiss chard, shredded
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Lemon juice, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Prepare Lentils: Wash the lentils thoroughly and place them in a large saucepan along with the 6 cups of water.
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Cook Lentils: Bring the lentils to a boil, skimming off any foam that forms on the surface. Once boiling, cover the saucepan and reduce the heat to simmer gently for approximately 1 hour or until the lentils are soft. Be sure not to undercook them as they should be tender.
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Prepare Vegetables: While the lentils are cooking, heat the olive oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook them until they become translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Then, add the shredded swiss chard to the pan and stir-fry until the leaves are wilted.
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Combine Ingredients: Once the lentils are cooked, add the cooked onions, garlic, and swiss chard to the pot with the lentils. Stir in the chopped cilantro and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Finish and Serve: Just before serving, squeeze some fresh lemon juice into the soup to brighten the flavors. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each serving with a wedge of lemon. This soup pairs beautifully with some type of flatbread on the side.
This Lebanese Adas Bis Silq (Lentil & Swisschard Soup) is a comforting and nutritious dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a hearty lunch or a satisfying dinner, this soup is sure to hit the spot. Enjoy the rich flavors of lentils, swiss chard, garlic, and cilantro in every spoonful!
