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Lentil Lemon Soup

SUBMITTED BY: CAYLARN

"This is a unique and tasty version of a traditional Lebanese lentil soup. Serve with some warm pita bread for a thoroughly filling and nutritious meal!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 12 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  3 Hrs
READY IN  3 Hrs 30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 small onion, peeled and diced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 sprigs Italian flat leaf parsley
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
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  • 4 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 1 1/2 pounds Swiss chard - rinsed, stems removed and cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • salt to taste
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the chicken broth, 6 cups of water, 1 small onion, bay leaf, parsley and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours. Strain, and reserve 4 cups of the broth for the recipe. Reserve the remaining broth for other uses.
  2. Pour the 4 cups of broth into a large soup pot, and add 4 cups of water to it. Stir in lentils, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 1 hour.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the large onion, and cook until transparent, stirring frequently. Add the garlic, and cook for just a minute, until fragrant. Place the chard in the pan, and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. The smells here are delicious!
  4. Transfer the chard and onion mixture to the pot with the lentils. Stir in the cilantro and lemon juice. Season with salt and additional lemon if desired. Simmer covered for an additional 15 minutes before serving. Serve with lemon wedges.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2005 by ESTEPHAN
Very good, filling, great taste, and healthy. However, I found the length of the cooking... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2005 by SHADYB
YO!! The wife hated it, but I was feel'n this one. BIG UP. I made some garlic cheesy bread to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2006 by FieldGreens
I highly recommend, the dark greens are so tasty in this soup unfortunetly the lemon really... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2006 by JZSUSAN
I like this!! I agree with a previous comment about shortening the cooking time. I would... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2005 by Jetgirly
Living in Italy it is hard to find all the seasonings this soup required (!) so I replaced the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2004 by CHEFANDERSEN
This was good and intresting....My two year old was not a fan of it but my husband loves it..... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2006 by Marianne Ortiz
Overall a good soup. I added a lot of extra lemon and ground black pepper. Followed the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2008 by Rachelle
It's so healthy, that is the biggest benefit. The directions were a bog lenthy...Just boil the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2007 by jms433
I loved this soup especially because of all the fresh herbs in it. I would definitely make it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2007 by leahrv