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Lentil Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch chard washed and chopped into 1 inch or bite-size pieces (red or green will do)
  • 1 onion diced
  • `1 bag dried lentils
  • 1 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 2 clove garlic pressed or mashed
  • 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • black pepper
  • 6-8 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Drizzle olive oil in a deep pot and toss in garlic, and onions. Sauté on medium high until onions are translucent.
  • Add chard and stir repeatedly, allowing it to soak up the flavors
  • Add lentils along with the rest of the ingredients to the pot.
  • Lower heat to medium and put the lid over the soup while it cooks for about a half hour
  • Taste check to see if the lentils are cooked enough. If not, let it cook for a little longer while checking it every few minutes to make sure they don’t get mushy. Feel free to add more water if you don’t prefer a thicker consistency.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!