LEMONY LENTIL CHARD SOUP

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From Fit Yoga, February 2009. This was delicious and very flavorful. I used the zucchini, and all vegetable broth instead of water. Serve warm, not hot, to better enjoy the lemon.

Provided by yogiclarebear

Categories     Chard

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 -7 cups water
1 1/2 cups brown lentils or 1 1/2 cups green lentils, sorted and rinsed
2 tablespoons oil
1 1/2 cups sliced leeks (about 2 leeks)
4 cups eggplants, cubed or 4 cups zucchini
2 1/2 teaspoons salt (to taste)
1 (19 ounce) can diced tomatoes
4 cups chopped swiss chard (packed) or 4 cups spinach (packed)
2 1/2 tablespoons za'atar spice mix
2 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 -2 vegetable bouillon cube
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 -3 minced garlic cloves
lemon slice (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Place the water and lentils in a 5 quart pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the leek and sauté for a few minutes until it begins to brown. Add the eggplant and 1/2 tsp of salt and sauté for a few minutes, until eggplant begins to soften. Add tomato and cook for a few more minutes, until vegetables become saucy.
  • Once lentils are just tender, add the saucy veggies, remaining salt, chard or spinach, zaatar, paprika, cumin, bouillon cubes, and lemon zest to the pot. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and garlic, ladle into bowls, and serve with lemon slices to garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.2, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 782, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 14.2, Sugar 4.7, Protein 11.2

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