Adas bi Hamod (Lebanese Swiss Chard, Brown Lentil, Potato & Fresh Lemon Soup) – Authentic Lebanon Recipe

Ingredients for Adas bi Hamod (Lebanese Swiss Chard, Brown Lentil, Potato & Fresh Lemon Soup) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) brown lentils, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups ribbons of fresh Swiss chard, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup cubed waxy potatoes
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with bunches of fresh cilantro
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Lebanon seasoning (5 cloves crushed garlic, juice of 2 lemons, cumin, olive oil)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and bunches of fresh cilantro for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
2. Stir in 5 cloves crushed garlic, juice of 2 lemons, cumin, olive oil and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Lebanon's kitchen.
3. Add brown lentils and ribbons of fresh Swiss chard, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
4. Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
5. Fold in cubed waxy potatoes, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.