Adas bi hamod lentil and chard soup
A hearty lentil soup with plenty of garlic, coriander and a sharp lemon finish.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.02 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large pan. Cook the onion for 8 minutes until golden.
8 min - 2
Add half the garlic and the cumin and stir for 1 minute.
- 3
Add the lentils, potatoes, chard stalks and water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 25 minutes until the lentils are soft.
25 min - 4
Fry the rest of the garlic and coriander in the remaining oil for 1 minute.
- 5
Stir the chard leaves, fried garlic mixture, salt and lemon juice into the soup. Cook for 5 minutes.
5 min - 6
Taste and add more lemon. Serve with a drizzle of oil.
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