Curried Red Lentil and Swiss Chard Soup

Name: Curried Red Lentil and Swiss Chard Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion; 5 tsp curry powder; 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper; 5 cup vegetable broth; 1 lb swiss chard; 2 cup about 14 ounces dried red lentils; 1 can chickpeas (15 ounce); 1 tsp salt; 6 tbsp thick Greek yogurt; 1 jalapeno pepper; 1 lime

Gently simmered lentils, chickpeas and swiss chard, warmed with curry powder and cayenne, a South Asian soup. It's finished with thinned yogurt.

35 min · Serves 6 · Easy

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min · 35 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Heat oil over medium heat. Add onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until light gold, about 10 minutes.
10 min
2
Stir in curry and cayenne. Add 4 cups broth and chard. Increase heat and bring to a boil, stirring, until chard is wilted.
3
Stir in lentils and chickpeas. Lower heat to low. Cover and simmer 16 - 18 minutes, stirring twice, until lentils are tender.
18 min
4
Remove from heat. Puree half of it; return to pot. Stir in last cup of broth and salt. Warm over low for 2 minutes.
2 min
5
Put into bowls. Top with thinned yogurt. Garnish with slices of jalapeno and lime.