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Lebanese Lemon Garlic Lentil Soup

Lebanese Lemon Lentil Soup Recipe (With Garlic)

The Lebanese Lemon Lentil Soup is a rich mixture of leafy greens, lentils, and vegetables, making it one of the most nutritious soups you can make. Packed with iron, vitamins A and C, fiber, and protein.
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Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: Soup
Cuisine: lebanese
Calories: 298
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup lentils rinsed
  • 8 cups water warm
  • 4 potatoes sliced into small cubes
  • 4 cups Swiss chard chopped
  • 8 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup lemon juice fresh-squeezed from 4-6 lemons
  • 1 tablespoon salt

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a deep pot and sauté the garlic and potatoes until fragrant and lightly golden.
  2. Add the warm water, lentils, Swiss chard, lemon juice, and salt, then stir to combine.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Reduce the heat and simmer until the lentils and potatoes are tender.
  5. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if needed.
  6. Serve warm, optionally drizzled with extra olive oil.

Notes

Nutrition (per serving):
  • Calories: 298
  • Fat: 14g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Vitamin A: 1114 IU
  • Vitamin C: 40mg
  • Iron: 3mg