lentil soup with Swiss Chard

Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard
(Adas bis-Silq)

I can never walk by good looking red Swiss Chard without longing to make this soup, it’s different because the lemon juice gives it a refreshing taste.

Ingredients

1 cup lentils
6 cups water
1 large potato
1 bunch Swiss Chard (red or green)
1 onion
Salt and Pepper
Cumin
1 package Lipton Onion Soup Mix
1 Can Campbell’s Beef Broth
2 Lemons





Directions

In a saucepan, put 1 cup lentils and cover with 6 cups water.
Mix a package of Liptons Onion Soup with some water and add to lentils.
Add a can of beef broth.
Add 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and  1 tablespoon cumin.
Boil and mash a potato and add to lentils.
Chop Spanish onion and saute in 1 tablespoon oil, add to pan
Squeeze 2 lemons and add juice to lentils.
Simmer uncovered for about an hour or until the lentils are soft

While the lentils are simmering, wash and chop the Swiss Chard.
When the lentils are tender, add Swiss Chard and continue simmering until the leaves are tender. Add more lemon if needed.

Serve with cabbage leaves or pita bread