Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup (198g) red lentils, picked over and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (about 120g), chopped
- 2 carrots (about 120g), peeled and chopped
- 2 celery sticks (about 120g), chopped
- 2 cloves garlic (about 6g), minced
- 4 cups (960ml) vegetable broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce/411g) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 bunch rainbow Swiss chard (about 280g), leaves chopped, stems thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g) black pepper
- 1/4 cup (60ml) plain Greek yogurt (optional)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
- Stir in the lentils, vegetable broth, tomatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- Stir in the rainbow Swiss chard and cook for 5 minutes longer, or until wilted.
- Serve garnished with Greek yogurt, if desired.
Nutritional Information:
(Per 1-cup serving)
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 450mg
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and flavorful lentil soup with a vibrant rainbow Swiss chard
- Packed with nutrients and fiber
- Easy to prepare and customizable with toppings (e.g., crusty bread, croutons, grated Parmesan)
User Comments:
"This soup was absolutely delicious! The lentils were so tender and the rainbow chard added a beautiful and nutritious touch." - Sarah
"I'm not usually a fan of lentil soup, but this one changed my mind. It's so hearty and satisfying, and the Greek yogurt topping is the perfect finishing touch." - John
"Perfect for a cold winter night! I love the way the flavors all come together." - Mary
Special Precautions and Tips:
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the lentils before serving.
- Add more vegetable broth if needed to adjust the consistency.
- Use any color of Swiss chard you can find; they will all add vibrant color and nutrients to the soup.
