Lentil Soup with Sour Flavor
This brown lentil soup has a tangy character, made with lentils, onion, garlic, potatoes, Swiss chard leaves, and cilantro. It is seasoned with salt, cumin, black pepper, and dried mint, then lemon juice is added at the end. Starch may be used to adjust the consistency, and the soup is served hot.
A warm, nourishing lentil soup with a tangy taste.
Like a cozy sour lentil soup.
Balance the sourness gently so it does not overpower the lentils.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Lentils
- Swiss chard leaves
- Cilantro
- Garlic
- Onion
- Potatoes
- 1 tablespoon Starch
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Cumin
- 1 tablespoon Dried mint
- 1 cup Olive oil
- 1 cup Lemon juice
Instructions
- In a pot, finely dice the onion.
- In a pot, chop the cilantro.
- In a pot, add the onion, cilantro, garlic, and lentils directly.
- In a pot, add the potatoes to the mixture.
- In the pot, leave the ingredients over the heat until the lentils and potatoes are cooked.
- In the pot, add the Swiss chard after the lentils and potatoes are cooked.
- In the pot, add the salt and cumin.
- In the pot, add the starch if the consistency needs thickening.
- In the pot, add the lemon juice to give it a tangy flavor.
- Serve the soup hot.