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Lentil Soup With Swiss Chard And Noodles Recipe

	Jimrug1 / All my dishes 7 months, 1 week ago A classic Middle Eastern soup named Rishta. This is my family's Lebanese version. If Swiss Chard is not available Spinach or other hardy greens will do just fine. Chopped Rhubarb is sometimes added when it is in season. Prep:20m Cook:45m Servings:6	Jimrug1
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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Green or Brown Lentils

6 cups Broth (Lamb, Chicken, Vegetable)

2 1/2 cups chopped Swiss Chard Leaves or Equal amount of Kale, Collard or Spinach greens.

1 Large Onion chopped

4 cloves Garlic finely chopped

1/3 cup Cilantro Chopped

1/4 cup Lemon juice

1 cup uncooked egg noodles or small pasta. (Should be able to cook 10 - 15 mins.) I use smaller amish style)

1/4 cup Olive Oil

Salt and Fresh Cracked Pepper

Garnish:

Lemon wedges

Chopped Scallions

Directions

Wash Lentils well and place in Large saucepan with the Cold Water. Bring to boil, skimming if necessary, Cover, lower heat, simmer gently 10 minutes.

As Lentils are cooking, heat Olive Oil in a separate pan. Add onions, cook on med heat until well carmelized. (Brown, not Burnt) add Garlic and cook 30 sec. more. Transfer to a blender. Puree and add to soup.

Wash thoroughly and drain Swiss Chard. Slit leaves in half lenghthwise. Remove large center stalk and coarsely shred the greens.

Add Chard or other greens, Noodles, Cilantro, Lemon juice. and Rhubarb (if adding)Season with Salt & Pepper. Cover and simmer gently 15-20 mins. longer.

Top Soup w/ Chopped Scallions. Serve with Lemon Wedges & Bread

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Comments

way2nrml 7 months, 1 week ago said:
Wow, this sounds really amazing. What kind of noodles do you recommend with this?

legoflamb 6 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Really good. Hearty and fresh with the cilantro and lemon. I make a lot of soups with greens so I will definitely make this. I'm often useing oven roasted garlic in my soups, and I might give it a shot here.

alli 5 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Sounds delicious. also curious what kind of noodles you use.

jimrug1 5 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Hi Alli, Thank you for stopping by. To answer your question regarding the type of noodles. It's really a matter of preferrence. Most Lebanese cooks use a smaller noodle so that it does not "take over" the soup. I use a thin "Amish style" egg noodle that is not too long. If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask... Thanks again... Jim

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