Vegan Red Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard

Vegan Red Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard

This is a great vegan lentil soup recipe that I often make when I have leftover rice to use up. It is very filling and tastes even better the next day.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Calories
314 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook onions until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Season with turmeric, cumin, and dry mustard and stir to combine for 1 minute.
Step 2
Rinse lentils under cold running water twice in a colander and drain. Add lentils and water to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until lentils are soft, 20 to 25 minutes. Add rice and puree with an immersion blender. Add more water if soup is too thick.
Step 3
Stir chard and cilantro into the soup and cook until flavors are well combined, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
Vegan Red Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard
Vegan Red Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 4 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 cups dry red lentils
  • 8 cups water, or more to taste
  • 1 small red Swiss chard - leaves chopped and stems discarded

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