Lentil Soup with Lemon and Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1 bunch Swiss chard, washed and chopped (leaves and stems)
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil and 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 1 medium potato
• 1 cup large white lentils
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/2 cup lemon juice

Method

1. In a pot over medium heat, add the vegetable oil and olive oil, then sauté the finely chopped onion until it softens and turns golden.
2. Add the potato cut into small cubes and cook for just 2 minutes, then add the lentils after rinsing and draining them and stir briefly.
   Timers: 2 min
3. Add plenty of water, about 2 liters, and stir.
4. Add the chopped Swiss chard, salt, and lemon juice, then wait until the water comes to a boil. Lower the heat and let the soup simmer gently for at least 20 minutes.
   Timers: 20 min
5. When the Swiss chard and lentils are well cooked, turn off the heat and serve the lentil soup with lemon.
6. This delicious lentil soup with lemon recipe is from a friend and cook of the site
7. Amir Youssef
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9. For more, here is how to make meat patties with potatoes
10. Also try leek soup