Lebanese-style lentil soup

Gather

• Gather 3 cups red lentils3 cups red lentils
• Gather 12 cups water12 cups water
• Gather 1 large red onion, diced1 large red onion, diced
• Gather 2 small Yukon gold potatoes, diced2 small Yukon gold potatoes, diced
• Gather 1 medium zucchini, diced1 medium zucchini, diced
• Gather 4 cups Swiss chard, chopped4 cups Swiss chard, chopped
• Gather 1 bunch of cilantro, chopped1 bunch of cilantro, chopped
• Gather ¼ cup of lemon juice, more to taste¼ cup of lemon juice, more to taste
• Gather 1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon cumin
• Gather Salt and pepper, to taste (specified in the method)Salt and pepper, to taste (specified in the method)

Make

1. 01

   In a large pot, add lentils and water and place on medium heat to boil.

2. 02

   In a pan, sauté onions until pink, about 5 minutes. Add chopped Swiss chard and sauté together until chard is wilted, 2-3 minutes.

3. 03

   After lentils have cooked about 8 minutes, add onion chard mixture, along with diced potatoes and zucchini to the boiling water.

4. 04

   Add salt and pepper to taste.

5. 05

   Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and cook until the potatoes and lentils are completely cooked, about 12 minutes.

6. 06

   Add the chopped cilantro. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes.

7. 07

   Add lemon juice and cumin before serving.