Adas bil Hamod (Lemony Lentil & Chard Soup)
Brown lentils and silverbeet simmered in a bright, lemony broth. Tart, green, and generous with fiber.
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- 300 g Puy lentils
- 250 g Swiss chard
- 1 Onion
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 20 g Cilantro
- 2 Lemon
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 Potatoes (optional)
Method
- Simmer the lentils with the diced potato and plenty of water until soft, 25 minutes.
- Fry the onion in the olive oil, add the garlic and chopped chard stems, then the leaves and cilantro.
- Stir the greens into the lentils with the salt and simmer 8 minutes, then finish with plenty of lemon.
- Serve hot with more lemon on the side.
About Adas bil Hamod (Lemony Lentil & Chard Soup)
Adas bil Hamod (Lemony Lentil & Chard Soup) is a Middle Eastern lunch or dinner that comes together in about 45 minutes and serves 4.
Adas bil Hamod (Lemony Lentil & Chard Soup): frequently asked questions
Is Adas bil Hamod (Lemony Lentil & Chard Soup) gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Adas bil Hamod (Lemony Lentil & Chard Soup) has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How long does Adas bil Hamod (Lemony Lentil & Chard Soup) take to make?
About 45 minutes start to finish, but only around 8 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Adas bil Hamod (Lemony Lentil & Chard Soup)?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out potatoes — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Adas bil Hamod (Lemony Lentil & Chard Soup) make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.