Pressure Cooker Lebanese Lentil & Swiss Chard Soup
Pressure Cooker Lebanese Lentil & Swiss Chard Soup balances earthy brown lentils and tender chard with cumin, coriander, and a hint of cinnamon for warm, layered depth. Bright lemon and fresh cilantro lift each spoonful, making it comforting yet vibrant. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or as a nourishing starter alongside warm flatbread.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Lebanese Lentil & Swiss Chard Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 36 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 81
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 62
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and choose the Saute setting. Heat olive oil in the pot. Add onion, potato, celery, and garlic; cook and stir until they begin to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle 1/2 of the cilantro, salt, cumin, coriander, and cinnamon over the mixture; stir until fragrant.
- 2
Pour in water and lentils. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure per the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 3
Release the pressure carefully using the quick-release method following the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in chard; cover the soup and let it sit until the chard wilts, about 5 minutes. Uncover and stir in the juice of 1 lemon.
- 4
Taste and adjust the seasoning. Garnish with the remaining cilantro. Cut the second lemon into wedges and serve on the side.
- Calories 166.25 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 5.05 g Moderate 10%
- Carbohydrate 30.01 g 11%
- Total Fat 4.74 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.73 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.39 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 48.76 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 11.53 g Good Source 41%
- Total Sugars 11.69 g --
- Added Sugars 9.95 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 48.56 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.97 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 416.06 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 35.95 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 28.74 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Lebanese Lentil & Swiss Chard Soup is a Lebanese dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery, Diced Yellow Onion, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 166.25 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Lebanese Lentil & Swiss Chard Soup?
- It is a Lebanese soup recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Pressure Cooker Lebanese Lentil & Swiss Chard Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Diced Yellow Onion, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Pressure Cooker Lebanese Lentil & Swiss Chard Soup?
- Explore these Lebanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Lebanese Lentil & Swiss Chard Soup?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 166.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Lebanese Lentil & Swiss Chard Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Lebanese Lentil & Swiss Chard Soup healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Lebanese Lentil & Swiss Chard Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 61/100. Per serving, it provides 166.25 calories and 5.05 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 9.95 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Celery, Garlic and Onions, 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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