Lebanese Adas Bis Silq (Lentil & Swisschard Soup)

• cups brown lentils↗1 1⁄2 cups
• cups cold water6 cups
• cup olive oil↗1⁄4 cup
• leaves swiss chard, washed, stems removed, cut down the middle and shredded↗8 -10
• large onion, chopped↗1
• garlic cloves, crushed↗4
• cup cilantro, chopped↗1⁄4 cup
• salt & pepper
• cup lemon juice↗1⁄4 cup
• lemon wedge (to garnish)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Wash the lentils and place in a large sauce pan with the 6 cups water.

2. 2

   Bring lentils to a boil, skimming when necessary, cover and simmer gently for approximately 1 hour or until the lentils are soft (do not under-cook) .

3. 3

   In a separate pan heat the olive oil, add onions and cook until transparent, stir in the garlic and cook for a minute more. Add shredded swiss chard and stir fry until the leaves are wilted.

4. 4

   Pour onions into the pot with the lentils, add cilantro, season with salt and pepper, add lemon juice and simmer for a further 15-20 minutes. Serve in soup bowls garnished with a wedge of lemon. Serve with some type of flatbread.