Best 11 Curried Lentil Soup With Swiss Chard Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Curried Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard, a symphony of flavors that will awaken your taste buds. This hearty and nutritious soup is a delightful blend of aromatic spices, earthy lentils, and vibrant Swiss chard, coming together to create a satisfying meal that nourishes both body and soul. Accompany your soup with a selection of delectable toppings, from crispy papadums to tangy yogurt, to elevate the experience and customize it to your liking. Dive into the depths of flavor with our comprehensive recipe, which guides you step-by-step through the process of crafting this culinary masterpiece. Experience the magic of Curried Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard, a dish that promises to warm your heart and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHARD LENTIL SOUP, LEBANESE-STYLE



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Easy to prepare super delicious vegetarian soup.

Provided by Patricia.S

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups water
1 cup large brown lentils, rinsed
4 cups thinly sliced Swiss chard
4 large potatoes, cut into cubes
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
6 cloves garlic, crushed (or more to taste)
1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
½ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Cook lentils in boiling water until beginning to soften, 8 to 10 minutes. Add chard; continue cooking until wilted, about 5 minutes.
  • Add potatoes to the boiling water, reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and cook until the potatoes are completely cooked, about 12 minutes.
  • Mix lemon juice, crushed garlic, and salt together in a bowl; add to the pot. Continue to cook at a simmer another 5 minutes. Stir olive oil into the mixture. Increase heat to high and cook another 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 11.8 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 931 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

LENTIL AND SWISS CHARD SOUP



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This soup combines the fiber and protein of the lentil with the high vitamin K in the chard.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for serving
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup lentils, picked over and rinsed
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, in juice
2 bunches (about 1 1/2 pounds total) Swiss chard, stalks cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces, leaves torn into 2-inch pieces (keep stalks and leaves separate)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Bread, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan with a lid, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened and browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add tomato paste, oregano, and thyme; stir to combine.
  • Add lentils, 5 cups water, and tomatoes with their juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, 20 minutes. Add chard stalks and cook until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add chard leaves; season with salt and pepper, and cook until lentils and chard are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Stir in lemon juice; ladle soup into bowls. Drizzle with olive oil, and serve with bread, if desired.

CURRIED RED LENTIL AND SWISS CHARD SOUP



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From Oprah magazine, March 2007. Don't skip the garbanzo beans. They add a good texture contrast.

Provided by Debbie R.

Categories     Curries

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
5 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
5 cups vegetable broth
1 lb swiss chard, tough stalks removed, coarsely chopped
2 cups about 14 ounces dried red lentils
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons thick Greek yogurt, thinned with 2 T. water
1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed and thinly sliced
1 lime, cut into six wedges

Steps:

  • Heat oil over medium heat. Add onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until light gold, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in curry and cayenne. Add 4 cups broth and chard. Increase heat and bring to a boil, stirring, until chard is wilted.
  • Stir in lentils and chickpeas. Lower heat to low. Cover and simmer 16 - 18 minutes, stirring twice, until lentils are tender.
  • Remove from heat. Puree half of it; return to pot. Stir in last cup of broth and salt. Warm over low for 2 minutes.
  • Put into bowls. Top with thinned yogurt. Garnish with slices of jalapeno and lime.

CURRIED LENTIL SOUP WITH SWISS CHARD



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I actually found this recipe on another blog. I decided to post it here for safekeeping and so I could keep notes. It really is delicious! I made some adjustments and prepared it in the crockpot (easy to do) but posted the recipe as written.

Provided by lvt96

Categories     Lentil

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups onions, chopped
1 cup carrot, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional, leave out if you donà  t want it spicy, or use a little more if you like it really hot)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 lb red lentil, rinsed and picked over to remove any debris (about 2 1/4 cups)
8 cups water, vegetable stock or 8 cups chicken stock
1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk (stir well before using)
1 teaspoon salt
1 bunch swiss chard, ribs removed and leaves torn into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, carrots, celery, red pepper, garlic, ginger and spices and saute until the onion softens, about 5 minutes. Add the water or stock along with the salt, lentils and coconut milk, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the lentils are cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • While the soup is simmering, wash and prep the chard and chop the cilantro. After the lentils have finished cooking, stir the chard and cilantro into the soup - it will look like a lot of chard for the soup at first, but have no fear. The chard will wilt down as it heats up. Keep stirring until the chard is bright green and wilted, about another 2 minutes. Taste and season as needed with more salt or pepper, and serve.

SWISS CHARD SOUP WITH LENTILS



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This scrumptious Swiss chard soup with red lentils takes one pot, it's ready in 30 minutes and will surprise your taste buds! Hearty red lentils combined with green swiss chard, garlic, and broth infused with cumin, turmeric and cinnamon. Finished with a bright splash of lemon juice, fresh coriander, and chili flakes.

Provided by Katia

Categories     Soup

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ½ Tbsp extra virgin olive oil or olive oil
1 onion, diced (any color is fine)
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ Tbsp Turmeric
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp coriander
¼ tsp crushed red pepper
⅛ tsp ground black pepper
1 ½ cup (10oz-300 grams) red lentils, rinsed and pick over
1 bunch (7oz/200 grams) swiss chard, leaves and stems separated
5 ½ cup (1.3 litre) water or low-sodium vegetable broth
1 tsp fine salt
1 small bunch fresh coriander
1 large lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Wash the chard and with a knife separate the leaves from the stems. Chop the stems and slice the leaves (but keep leaves and stems separate).
  • In a large pot or Dutch oven warm the olive oil, add onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, all the spices, give a good stir, and cook for a further 20-30 seconds.
  • Add the lentils, the chopped stems and the broth (alternately, warm water will work too). Bring to the boil.
  • Reduce to medium heat, cover with a lid and cook until the lentils are soft, it will take about 15-20 minutes.
  • Once the lentils are done, blend part of the soup with an immersion blender (alternately, transfer part of the soup into a highspeed blender, but be careful, it's hot and in this case you might want to turn the heat off and wait 5 minutes until it cools down a bit).
  • Add the Swiss chard leaves and half of the coriander, push them down with the back of a wooden spoon, and cook for about 3 minutes until the leaves are tender but still bright and green.
  • Turn off the heat, taste and adjust the seaoning adding more salt and pepper according to your taste. You might want to adjust the consinstency too, feel free to add a bit of warm water if you wish to thin out the soup.
  • Serve with extra chili flakes if you like, chopped coriander leaves and lemon juice (about a quarter of lemon per serving is fine, don't skip it!). Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 698 mg, Fiber 25 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CURRIED LENTIL SOUP



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We made this filling soup from recent (December 2010?) issue of Bon Appetit. The soup calls for French green lentils, which are small, dark green, and speckled with black. We found them at a specialty foods store. It is suggested that you begin with 2 Tb of your favorite curry powder (we used Madras) and then add more according to your taste. We liked the idea of adding pureed chickpeas to the soup, which makes it different from other lentil soups we've seen. It thickens the soup without adding the calories you might get from a flour roux or heavy cream. The recipe says it makes 6 servings, but DH and I were very hungry today at lunch and ate the entirety, so I am listing it as 4.

Provided by Dr. Jenny

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, chopped, divided
2 tablespoons curry powder (or more to taste)
1 cup french green lentil
4 1/4 cups water, divided (or more)
1 (15 -16 ounce) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges

Steps:

  • Heat 1 Tb olive oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion and carrot; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until onion is translucent, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes.
  • Add half of chopped garlic; stir until vegetables are soft but not brown, about 4 minutes longer.
  • Add 2 Tb curry powder; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add lentils and 4 cups water. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Increase heat and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, puree chickpeas, lemon juice, 1/4 cup water, remaining 2 Tb olive oil, and remaining garlic in processor.
  • Add chickpea puree and butter to lentil soup. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and additional curry powder, if desired. Add water by 1/4 cupfuls to thin to desired consistency.
  • Note: Soup can be made up to 1 day ahead. Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Rewarm before continuing.
  • Divide soup among bowls. Sprinkle with thinly sliced green onions and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 394.3, Carbohydrate 61.5, Fiber 21.9, Sugar 3.6, Protein 19

LENTIL SOUP WITH SWISS CHARD



Lentil Soup With Swiss Chard image

I purchased swiss chard the other day and was looking for something to do with it. I stumbled upon a recipe which I promptly revamped. This has a little "kick" provided by the cayenne pepper. The kick can be enhanced by serving jalapeno pepper sauce on the side. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup dried lentils, sorted and rinsed
1 bunch swiss chard leaf, rinsed and roughly torn, touch stems removed
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 red potatoes, washed, cut in 1-inch cubes
1 white onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, scrubbed, sliced
3 garlic cloves, pressed
5 -6 cups chicken broth or 5 -6 cups vegetable broth
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
1 tablelspoon chopped fresh marjoram
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a 5 to 6 quart crockpot, stir, and cook for 4 hours on high or 6 to 8 hours on low.
  • Lentils and other vegetables should be cooked but not overly soft.
  • Remove bay leaves, stir and serve with fresh baked cornbread and jalapeno pepper sauce on the side.

FRENCH LENTILS WITH CHARD



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This hearty one-dish vegetarian meal is meant to appeal to families that include a mix of meat-eaters and vegetarians. A great pot of beans or lentils, even when you add to it a bunch of chard from the farmers' market, costs no more than $4 to make, and it feeds four to six people. This combo of lentils and greens is inspired by a classic preparation for the tasty French Le Puy green lentils that traditionally includes salt pork and/or bacon and sausage. For this vegetarian version, I don't insist on Le Puy lentils, although I highly recommend them. Meat eaters in the family might want to accompany this with sausage, cooked separately or with the lentils. I recommend topping the lentils with goat cheese or feta.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 1h10m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 pound lentils, preferably imported green lentils, washed and picked over 2 1/4 cups
A bouquet garni made with 2 bay leaves, a Parmesan rind and a sprig or two each of thyme and parsley
Salt
freshly ground pepper
1 bunch Swiss chard (3/4 to 1 pound), stemmed, washed and coarsely chopped
Freshly grated Parmesan, crumbled goat cheese or feta for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a heavy soup pot or Dutch oven. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until it begins to soften, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the carrot and celery and cook, stirring, until all the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add the lentils, 2 quarts water and bouquet garni. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer 40 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bouquet garni.
  • Stir the chard into the simmering lentils. Cook another 10 minutes or so, until the lentils and greens are tender. The chard should be tender but still bright. Taste, adjust seasonings and serve, passing the cheese at the table for sprinkling. Alternatively, transfer to an oiled baking dish, top with rounds of goat cheese, crumbled feta or grated Parmesan, and heat through in a medium oven.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 323, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 455 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

BARLEY AND LENTIL SOUP WITH SWISS CHARD



Barley and Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Leafy Green     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Low/No Sugar     Barley     Lentil     Winter     Healthy     Chard     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 10 first-course or 6 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 cups chopped peeled carrots
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
10 cups (or more) low-salt chicken or vegetable broth
2/3 cup pearl barley
1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
2/3 cup dried lentils
4 cups (packed) coarsely chopped Swiss chard (about 1/2 large bunch)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large nonreactive pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and carrots; sauté until onions are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and stir 1 minute. Mix in cumin; stir 30 seconds. Add 10 cups broth and barley; bring to boil. Reduce heat; partially cover and simmer 25 minutes. Stir in tomatoes with juice and lentils; cover and simmer until barley and lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Add chard to soup; cover and simmer until chard is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in dill. Season soup with salt and pepper. Thin with more broth, if desired.

CURRIED LENTIL AND VEGETABLE SOUP



Curried Lentil and Vegetable Soup image

A great easy soup, that's packed full of protein and vitamins. Economical to make. To make it gluten free ensure your stock and curry powder are labeled as gluten free. The quality of the stock and vegetables used in this dish will make all the difference to the taste

Provided by Jubes

Categories     Lentil

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons oil
3 teaspoons curry powder or 1 1/2 teaspoons asian curry paste
1 medium onion
6 cups vegetable stock or 6 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup dried red lentils, thoroughly rinsed with water and drained
125 g broccoli
1 small carrot, chopped
2 sticks celery, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add onion and fry over a gentle heat until the onion has softened and is clear in colour.
  • Increase the heat and add the curry powder or paste and stir for 2 min to release the fragrance. Add the stock and tomato paste bring to the boil and reduce heat.
  • Add the lentils, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add all of the vegetables and simmer covered for a further 15 min till vegetables are tender.
  • Serve sprinkled with some chopped basil or parsley, or some grated parmesan cheese, or a swirl or sour cream or yogurt.
  • For Vegetarian use the vegetable broth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 50.2, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 3.6, Protein 9.8

CURRIED RED LENTIL AND SWISS CHARD STEW WITH GARBANZO BEANS



Curried Red Lentil and Swiss Chard Stew with Garbanzo Beans image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Onion     Stew     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Curry     Lentil     Winter     Chard     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
5 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 14-ounce cans vegetable broth
1 large bunch or 2 small bunches Swiss chard, tough stalks removed, coarsely chopped (about 12 cups)
1 pound red lentils (about 2 1/4 cups)
1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
Plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté until golden, about 13 minutes. Mix in curry and cayenne. Add broth and chard. Increase heat; bring to boil. Add lentils and garbanzos; reduce heat to medium.
  • Cover; simmer until lentils are tender, stirring twice, about 10 minutes. Divide stew among bowls. Top with yogurt.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of lentils. This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture. You can use brown lentils, green lentils, or red lentils.
  • Sauté the vegetables before adding them to the soup. This will help to caramelize them and bring out their flavor.
  • Use a good quality curry powder. This is the key to making a flavorful soup. Look for a curry powder that is made with fresh spices.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the spices to your taste. If you like your soup spicy, add more curry powder or cayenne pepper. If you prefer a milder soup, use less curry powder.
  • Serve the soup with a side of rice or bread. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Curried lentil soup with Swiss chard is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold day. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is easy to make. This soup is also a great way to use up leftover lentils. So next time you have some lentils on hand, be sure to give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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