Lentil Soup with Chard

1 pound bag of dried lentils
1 large Bunch of Swiss Chard
1 large White Onion
1 cloves Garlic, mashed
Salt
Pepper
1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1 tsp Olive Oil

Rinse the lentils and cook in water, twice the amount of lentils bring to a boil then simmer for 45 minutes. In a separate soup pot (when lentils are done) saute chopped onion and garlic in a tsp of olive oil (add a bit of water). When the onions are translucent, add the chopped chard. Cook down for a couple of minutes then add the beef broth. Add salt, pepper and cayenne. Then add the cooked lentils. It can be eaten right away or let simmer for another half hour if you have time. Serve alone or over brown riceor pasta.

Makes approximately 12 1 cup servings

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ISAANNE.