Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard

Name: Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 large onion peeled and hopped; 3 med-large carrots scraped and chopped; 1 large stalk celery cleaned and chopped; 2 TBS olive oil; 2-3 tsp garlic powder; 2 1/4 cups (1 lb) dry green lentils rinsed and picked over; 4 cups (32 oz) vegetable broth; Bouquet garni (see instructions); 8 cups (approx 1 lb) swiss chard cleaned and chopped

Minutes to Prepare: 15
Minutes to Cook: 55

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 large onion peeled and hopped3 med-large carrots scraped and chopped1 large stalk celery cleaned and chopped2 TBS olive oil2-3 tsp garlic powder2 1/4 cups (1 lb) dry green lentils rinsed and picked over4 cups (32 oz) vegetable brothBouquet garni (see instructions)8 cups (approx 1 lb) swiss chard cleaned and chopped

Directions

Saute chopped onions in oil in large stock pot until softened and translucent. Add carrots and celery and saute for 5 minutes or more until becoming tender. Stir in 3 tsp garlic powder, vegetable broth, and lentils. Make a bouquet garni: Add 1 parmesan rind, 2 bay leaves and a sprig or two each fresh parsley and thyme or use dried herbs to a piece of cheesecloth - tie shut. Add this little package to the soup mixture. Bring to boil. Cover and lower heat; simmer for 45 minutes. Uncover and add the swiss chard, stirring down. Simmer for 5 more minutes.

Serving Size: Makes 8 servings (2 cups each)

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TERRYN3.

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 154.7
Total Fat: 3.8 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 807.7 mg
Total Carbs: 24.0 g
Dietary Fiber: 9.2 g
Protein: 8.8 g

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