Lebanese Lentil Soup (Adas Bi Hamod)

Step 1

Add the lentils to cold water and bring to the boil. Then cook the lentils about 15 minutes on medium heat until mostly done (Test one by pressing between two fingers)

Step 2

Roughly chop the swiss chard and add to the pot with the diced potatoes

Step 3

Add the 7 spice, sumac, salt and simmer for another 15 minutes until the potatoes are well done

Step 4

Meanwhile in a pan, sauté the onions in some mild olive oil until golden, before adding the garlic and coriander and sauté for another few minutes. Then add this mix to the lentils and stir

Step 5

Add the lemon just before you turn off the heat and adjust the seasoning and water levels with some boiling water if necessary

Step 6

Drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil just before serving