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