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Turmeric-Spiced Lentil and Swiss Chard Soup with Pomegranate Molasses

Name: Turmeric-Spiced Lentil and Swiss Chard Soup with Pomegranate Molasses
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 cups red lentils, rinsed; 4 cups swiss chard, chopped; 1 medium onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp ground cumin; 5 cups vegetable broth; 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; pomegranate seeds; salt and black pepper

A hearty red lentil and swiss chard soup spiced with turmeric and cumin, finished with a tangy-sweet swirl of pomegranate molasses.

Servings

4 servings

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Red lentils cook down into a soft, almost creamy base in this Middle Eastern-inspired soup, built with turmeric and cumin and brightened at the end with pomegranate molasses — a tangy, slightly sweet syrup that gives the whole pot a distinctive lift. Swiss chard stirred in near the end keeps things colorful.

Lentils are a strong source of plant fiber and protein, and turmeric is the anti-inflammatory backbone of the spice blend here, joined by cumin's own warming, digestive-friendly reputation. Swiss chard adds vitamins A and K along with a mineral boost, and pomegranate molasses contributes antioxidant compounds without relying on refined sugar for its sweetness.

This is a fully vegan, gluten-free soup that's inexpensive to make in bulk and only gets better as it sits, making it an ideal one for meal prep.

Ingredients

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Where to find these ingredients

These ingredients are common at Middle Eastern grocers; a well-stocked international supermarket usually carries them too.

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