Lebanese Chard and Lentil Soup with Potatoes
Lebanese Chard and Lentil Soup with Potatoes brings together earthy brown lentils and tender potatoes with silky Swiss chard in a lemony, garlicky broth. The olive oil rounds the flavors, giving each spoonful a rich finish balanced by bright citrus. Serve it as a warming weeknight dinner or a nourishing starter for a Mediterranean-inspired meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lebanese Chard and Lentil Soup with Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Cook the lentils in the boiling water until they start to soften, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the chard and keep cooking until it wilts, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the potatoes to the pot; lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the potatoes are fully cooked, about 12 minutes.
- 3
Mix the lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt in a bowl; pour into the pot. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir the olive oil into the soup. Turn the heat to high and cook 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Calories 686.89 kcal High 34%
- Protein 37.2 g Good Source 74%
- Carbohydrate 43.45 g 16%
- Total Fat 46.0 g High 59%
- Saturated Fat 20.45 g High 102%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 103.21 mg High 34%
- Sodium 787.8 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 9.56 g Good Source 34%
- Total Sugars 10.51 g --
- Added Sugars 9.94 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 1005.74 mg Good Source 77%
- Iron 1.91 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 672.49 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 2.42 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 4.71 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Lebanese Chard and Lentil Soup with Potatoes is a Lebanese dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Potatoes, Garlic, Lemon Juice, and Lentils. Each serving provides about 686.89 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lebanese Chard and Lentil Soup with Potatoes?
- It is a Lebanese soup recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Lebanese Chard and Lentil Soup with Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Potatoes, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Lentils, Olive Oil. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Lebanese Chard and Lentil Soup with Potatoes?
- Explore these Lebanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Lebanese Chard and Lentil Soup with Potatoes?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 686.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lebanese Chard and Lentil Soup with Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Lebanese Chard and Lentil Soup with Potatoes healthy?
- Lebanese Chard and Lentil Soup with Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 686.89 calories and 37.2 g of protein, or 74% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 787.8 mg (34% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 20.45 g (102% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.94 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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