Lebanese lentil & swiss chard soup with lemon and coriander

 

I want you to have this recipe because it was my secret weapon. During chemotherapy, when I needed to give my body a little extra love, this Lebanese Lentil and Swiss Chard soup became my ultimate comfort.

Lentils are amazing for iron, and this bowl is just packed with everything I needed to stay strong. It’s super simple to make, but on a cold day, it feels like a warm hug from the inside out. I hope it nourishes you whenever you need a little boost.

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch Swiss chard, chopped
• 2 potatoes, diced
• 1 ½ litters of water
• 1 cup lentils, rinsed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 head of garlic (half minced, half mashed)
• 3 lemons, juiced
• ½ bunch fresh coriander, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp dried mint
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and half the minced garlic, sautéing until soft and fragrant.
• Stir in the lentils, then pour in the water and bring everything to a boil.
• While the lentils cook, wash and chop the Swiss chard. Once the lentils start boiling, add the Swiss chard and potatoes. Make sure there’s enough water to fully cover everything.
• Sauté the remaining mashed garlic with the chopped coriander and a pinch of salt, then add it to the soup along with the lemon juice, cumin, dried mint, salt, and pepper.
• Let everything simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes until the flavours come together.

💬 This soup is warm, nourishing, and packed with flavour! If you give it a try, I’d love to hear what you think.