Syrian (Aleppine & Damascene)
Syrian-Style Lentil and Chard Soup
Lentils, chard and nutritional yeast steamed and spiced with cumin.
50 min · Serves 6 · Medium
6
Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 10 min · Cook 40 min · 50 min total
- medium
- 1
Sort and wash the lentils and cook in the water or vegetable broth with the spices and the nutritional yeast, if you choose that option.
- 2
Meanwhile, chop the onions, garlic and chard and saute in the olive oil, briefly, then cover and turn heat to low to steam the chard.
- 3
When the lentils are nearly done, add the chard/onion mixture, cover and simmer until lentils are soft. Adjust the amount of water as needed.
- 4
Add salt to taste. With a stick blender or in a food processor blend the soup partially. Finish with lemon/lime juice to taste. Do not add the juice until the lentils are completely cooked.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.

