Lentil and chard soup – Adas bi hamoud recipe

Adas bi hamoud is a soup commonly prepared in all Lebanese regions. Its main ingredients, as its name suggests are lentils, chard and lemon juice. Chards being usually harvested during winter, this soup makes a good source of energy during cold winter days.  Adas bi hamoud is a consistent soup that fulfills your stomach and boosts your immunity by its high content in vitamin C which also enhances the absorption of iron that is provided by the lentils.

Total servings: 8

Ingredients:

1 cup of brown lentils, rinsed with water
4 cups of Swiss Chard stems and leaves, cleaned and chopped
4 medium potatoes, cubed
7 garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, chopped
¼  cup of extra virgin olive oil
1 cup of lemon juice
1 tsp of coriander leaves, chopped
salt, cinnamon and pepper to taste

Preparation Steps:

1. In a large pot, cover lentil with water and bring to boil over medium heat
2. Meanwhile in a separate pan, stir fry the onions in the olive oil until golden
3. When the lentils start boiling, add the potatoes, swish chard, garlic, lemon juice and fried onions
4. Pour in enough water so that the mixture is well covered and leave on medium heat until the lentils and potatoes are tender
5. Add the salt, lemon juice and spices according to taste
6. Stir in the coriander before removing from fire
7. Serve hot with roasted pita bread loafs.