Adas Bil Hamod (Lebanese Lentil Swiss Chard Soup)
Lentil Swiss Chard Soup is a hearty and nutritious soup that combines the earthy flavors of lentils with the vibrant and light taste of Swiss chard. More often than not, it is referred to as “Adas Bi Hamid” meaning lentils with lemon for the use of fresh lemon juice in the soup.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup green lentils washed (they often look brown in the packaging, but they're called green lentils)
- 3 small potatoes peeled and cubed
- 3 cups chopped swiss chard about 1 bunch
- 6½-8 cups hot water to preferred consistency of the soup
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ¾ teaspoon cumin
- ¾ teaspoon Aleppo pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice or to taste
Instructions
- Add a pot to the stove to medium-high heat.
- Add the olive oil and heat up for a minute before adding in the finely chopped onion and the garlic. Sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes or so.
- Add the cubed potatoes and mix.
- Wash and drain the lentils and add them to the pot.
- Add the water to cover and let it cook covered for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes and lentils are cooked and softened.
- Wash and chop the Swiss chard.
- Add to the pot, along with the salt, black pepper, coriander powder, garlic powder, Aleppo pepper, and cumin. Stir.
- Cover and let it simmer for another 10 minutes
- Stir in the lemon juice and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 414kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 17gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 389mgPotassium: 1324mgFiber: 20gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1791IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 6mg
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