LEBANESE ADAS BIS SILQ (LENTIL & SWISSCHARD SOUP)

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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.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups brown lentils
6 cups cold water
1/4 cup olive oil
8 -10 leaves swiss chard, washed, stems removed, cut down the middle and shredded
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
salt & pepper
1/4 cup lemon juice
lemon wedge (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Wash the lentils and place in a large sauce pan with the 6 cups water.
  • Bring lentils to a boil, skimming when necessary, cover and simmer gently for approximately 1 hour or until the lentils are soft (do not under-cook) .
  • In a separate pan heat the olive oil, add onions and cook until transparent, stir in the garlic and cook for a minute more. Add shredded swiss chard and stir fry until the leaves are wilted.
  • Pour onions into the pot with the lentils, add cilantro, season with salt and pepper, add lemon juice and simmer for a further 15-20 minutes. Serve in soup bowls garnished with a wedge of lemon. Serve with some type of flatbread.

Gaming Biplob
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a very affordable and easy to make meal.


M Jamshad
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This soup was delicious! The lentils and Swiss chard were cooked perfectly, and the broth was flavorful and savory. I will definitely be making this again soon!


Md Razzak master
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This soup was very bland. I think I would add more spices next time.


Azam Butt
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this soup was actually really good! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the Swiss chard added a nice flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Sampson Vet
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This soup was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would use less chili powder next time.


Abrham Kassahun
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I always make a big batch and freeze it for later.


Steven Keath
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This soup is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Robert Butler
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It's a great way to clean out the fridge!


Hailee Mccracken
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the addition of the Swiss chard. It gives the soup a nice depth of flavor.


Sunny Mobile
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This soup was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.


kibraane boy
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This soup was very easy to make and it turned out great! I love the combination of lentils and Swiss chard. The soup was also very flavorful and satisfying.


Shipon Nazmul
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. I think the key is to use fresh ingredients and to not overcook the lentils.


KURDAPYA
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are warm and comforting.


Ashraf Jah
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this soup was actually really good! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the Swiss chard added a nice flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Miss Michael
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This soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


Jahangir Badshah
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This soup was so easy to make and it turned out so flavorful! I love the combination of lentils and Swiss chard. The soup was also very filling and satisfying.


Debra Giles
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids all loved it. The soup was hearty and filling, and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Ggg Ggg
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This soup was delicious! The lentils were tender and the Swiss chard was perfectly wilted. The broth was flavorful and had a nice tang from the lemon juice. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shamiera Orrie
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My family loved this soup! It was so flavorful and comforting. The lentils and Swiss chard were cooked perfectly, and the broth was rich and savory. I will definitely be making this again soon!