diff --git a/src/lebanese-lentil-soup.md b/src/lebanese-lentil-soup.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..84ed0ba --- /dev/null +++ b/src/lebanese-lentil-soup.md @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +# Lebanese Lentil Soup +Lebanese-Style Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard and Lemon + +- ⏲️ Prep time: 10 min +- 🍳 Cook time: 30 min +- 🍽️ Servings: 8 + +## Ingredients + +- 3 cups red lentils +- 12 cups water +- 1 large red onion, diced +- 2 small Yukon gold potatoes, diced +- 1 medium zucchini, diced +- 4 cups Swiss chard, chopped +- 1 bunch of cilantro, chopped +- ¼ cup of lemon juice, more to taste +- 1 teaspoon cumin + +## Directions + +1. In a large pot, add lentils and water and place on medium heat to boil. +2. In a pan, sauté onions until pink, about 5 minutes. Add chopped Swiss chard and sauté together until chard is wilted, 2-3 minutes. +3. After lentils have cooked about 8 minutes, add onion chard mixture, along with diced potatoes and zucchini to the boiling water. +4. Add salt and pepper to taste. +5. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and cook until the potatoes and lentils are completely cooked, about 12 minutes. +6. Add the chopped cilantro. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes. +7. Add lemon juice and cumin before serving. + +## Contribution + +- Skipper Davies [github](https://github.com/ferociousmadman) + +;tags: soup mediterranean lebanese