A delicious and easy-to-make Lebanese soup called adas bi hamod combines lentils, lemon juice, and Swiss chard, creating a light yet filling dish. This recipe is perfect for a comforting and refreshing meal, especially when paired with warm pita or crusty bread.
For this dish, you will need 3 tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil, a finely diced yellow onion, chopped garlic cloves, washed brown lentils, ground cumin, vegetable or chicken broth, diced Swiss chard stems, chopped chard leaves, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, ground sumac, and lemon wedges for garnishing.
Begin by heating olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion until golden, then add garlic and cook briefly. Add lentils, cumin, and broth, bringing it to a simmer until lentils are tender. Incorporate Swiss chard, salt, pepper, and lemon juice, simmering until the chard wilts. Adjust seasoning as needed.
To serve, ladle the soup into bowls, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle sumac, and offer lemon wedges on the side. This recipe serves 4 and is a delightful collaboration with CBC Creator Network.