Middle Eastern Swiss Chard and Lentil Soup

A very simple but satisfying soup–actually more like a stew. Very Low Sodium, very Low Fat .

Prep Time:25 minutes
Cooking Time: 50 minutes
Serves:16
Yield: 96 oz  (approx.)

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Ingredients

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1 1/2	tbsp	Olive Oil
2	medium	Onion, Sweet
3		Garlic Clove
1	tbsp	Fresh Turmeric Root
1	tbsp	Fresh Ginger Root
1	tsp	Ground Cumin
1/2	tsp	Black Pepper
4	cups	Vegetable Broth Low Sodium
3	cups	Water
14	oz	Tomatoes Diced (No Salt)
2	cups	Uncooked Green Lentils
8	oz.	Parsnips
1	cup	Cilantro, Fresh
1	cup	Kale, Fresh
1	tbsp	Lemon Juice

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Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large Sauté pan over medium-high heat.  Add the chopped onions and cook until tender and beginning to carmelize, about 3 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
3. Stir in the spices.
4. Add the broth, water, diced tomatoes, lentils and parsnips, then heat to boiling.
5. Cover and simmer for 20 min, or until the lentils are tender.
6. Stir in the  lemon juice, Chard, and cilantro, cover, and cook on high for 10 minutes.
7. Serve hot.

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Categories

Course: Soup
Cuisine Type: Middle Eastern
Main Ingredient: Vegetables

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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 8 oz.
Amount per Serving
Calories		127
Calories from Fat		32.85
% Daily Value *
Total Fat	3.78g	5%
Saturated Fat	0.5g	2%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	263.39mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate	29.83g	9%
Dietary Fiber	10.16g	40%
Sugars	4.93g
Protein	6.37g	12%

Est. Percent of Calories:
Fat	25%
Carbs	57%
Protein	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calories needs.