Halal Lebanese Lemon Lentil and Chard Soup

• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 bunch Swiss chard, chopped (leaves and stems)
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp turmeric, salt & pepper
• Fresh cilantro

1. 1Heat oil, sauté onion and garlic. Add cumin and turmeric.
2. 2Add lentils and broth. Simmer 20–25 min until lentils soften.
3. 3Add chard stems for 5 min, then leaves until wilted.
4. 4Stir in lemon juice and simmer 5 min. Adjust seasoning and garnish.

Nutrition values are estimates.