Soup’s On!
Lentil Soup
A great Paleo dish full of flavor, fiber and nutrition!
Ingredients:
1 cup brown lentils
2 cups water
6 cups chicken bone broth
3 Tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
1 large onion, chopped
Pinch of cayenne, red pepper or paprika
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 bunch Swiss chard leaves, chopped
1/2 cup fresh, organic lemon juice
Directions:
In a medium saucepan, combine lentils with water, stock and 1 and 1/2 tea. sea salt and bring to a boil. Cover partially and cook over moderately low heat until lentils are just tender, about 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet, add onion and red pepper and cook on moderately high heat until nicely browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and cilantro and cook for one minute. Add Swiss Chard and saute until wilted.
Add the chard mix to the lentils, cover and simmer about 15 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and serve!
*You can add additional herbs that you like such as thyme, marjoram or even some turmeric.
