Lebanese Lentil Soup (Adas bi Hamod)

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed
• 1 bunch Swiss chard, chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 6 cups water or broth
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Cilantro or parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil lentils and water in a pot for 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Add potatoes and cook another 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, sauté onion in oil until golden. Add garlic and cilantro, fry for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add onion mixture and chard to the soup.

5. 5

   Simmer for 10 minutes until greens are tender.

6. 6

   Stir in lemon juice just before serving.