Lentil Soup with Chard
Comforting, nutritious, and bursting with flavor, this Lentil Soup with Chard is a hearty, plant-based dish perfect for any season. Featuring tender lentils simmered with aromatic spices like cumin and smoked paprika, this recipe is elevated by the addition of vibrant Swiss chard and a zesty touch of fresh lemon juice. Packed with wholesome ingredients like carrots, celery, and garlic, this one-pot wonder is as satisfying as it is simple, coming together in under an hour. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy meal prep option, this vegan and gluten-free soup offers the perfect balance of protein, fiber, and flavor. Serve it warm with crusty bread or a light salad for a meal that’s as comforting as it is nourishing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup dry lentils, rinsed
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups Swiss chard, stems removed and leaves chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables soften.
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, and smoked paprika, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
Remove the bay leaf from the soup.
Stir in the chopped Swiss chard, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the chard is wilted.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm with crusty bread or a side of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
305 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.4 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1466 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.8 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 12.7 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1296 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
