Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup of lentils 8-9 cups of water 1-2 new potatoes, diced ( optional ) 1 bunch of Swiss chard, coarsely chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 bunch of cilantro, chopped 1 lemon, juiced salt ( celtic or Himalayan salt ) to taste Instructions:
Wash lentils, add water, cover and cook until lentils are almost tender. Add potatoes: boil for 10 minutes. Add swiss chard. Meanwhile sauce onions with salt until golden brown. Add to lentil mixture and cook until all vegetables are done. Finish with lemon juice ( about 2-3 tablespoons). |
Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard
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Nutritional benefits of ingredients above:
Lentils: provide a great source of protein ( third highest level of protein when comparing legumes/ nuts ) , fiber, folate, iron and magnesium.]
Swiss Chard: considered a nutritional powerhouse. An excellent source of vitamins K, A, and C, as well as a good source of magnesium, potassium, iron, and dietary fiber.It is considered the second most nutritious vegetable second to spinach.
Onions: a very good source of biotin. They are also a good source of manganese, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin C, dietary fiber, phosphorus, potassium, folate, and vitamin B1
Celtic/ Himalayan salt:
Lentils: provide a great source of protein ( third highest level of protein when comparing legumes/ nuts ) , fiber, folate, iron and magnesium.]
Swiss Chard: considered a nutritional powerhouse. An excellent source of vitamins K, A, and C, as well as a good source of magnesium, potassium, iron, and dietary fiber.It is considered the second most nutritious vegetable second to spinach.
Onions: a very good source of biotin. They are also a good source of manganese, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin C, dietary fiber, phosphorus, potassium, folate, and vitamin B1
Celtic/ Himalayan salt:
- Contains 60 trace minerals which help you stay hydrated.
- Sufficient sodium levels that help balance your sodium-potassium ratios.
- Powerful electrolytes like magnesium.
- Trace elements required for proper adrenal, immune and thyroid function.
- Digestive enzyme enhancers, which help your body absorb more nutrients from the foods that you eat.