Step into my kitchen, where nostalgia’s aroma blends with lentil richness in our revamped family classic—Nana’s Heartwarming Lentil Soup. This cherished recipe, evolving over generations, now features a new twist: Toum, the garlicky enchantment turning every spoonful into a comfort ode.
Imagine plump lentils, a veggie rainbow, and memories’ unmistakable fragrance simmering in a pot. Then, Toum enters—a secret passed down through the years, elevating the soup with creamy, garlicky notes that, frankly, my ancestors would envy.
But what’s the magic behind this revamped classic? The soul poured into each pot is what matters, not just the ingredients. I don’t merely serve Nana’s lentil soup; I put a piece of my heart in a bowl. The subtle improvements? They add a dash of love from countless afternoons experimenting in the kitchen.
So, don your coziest sweater, grab a ladle, and let’s journey through flavors whispering tales of family, love, and joy found in a simple bowl of soup. This isn’t just a recipe; it’s a hug from the past, a taste of home with a contemporary twist. Get ready to savor Nana’s Heartwarming Lentil Soup, now with a Toum-infused touch that’ll make you feel at home.
Lentil Soup
6
servings30
minutes40
minutesIngredients
1 ½ Cups Lentils (green or brown)
1 Yellow onion
6 Tbsp Anne’s Toum Lemon Sumac or Original
4 Swiss Chard leaves
4 medium yellow potatoes
1/3-1/2 Cup fresh lemon juice
7 Cups water
1 Tbsp Olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
Directions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot/dutch oven.
- Chop onion and sauté in pan over medium heat until translucent. Dice potatoes and set aside.
- Reduce heat to low and add Anne’s Toum. Mix Anne’s Toum into your onions and sauté until Anne’s Toum melts down.
- Then add lentils, potatoes, water and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to boil and reduce to simmer.
- Cover pan and simmer for 35 min or until lentils and potatoes are cooked through.
- Meanwhile, rinse and chop the swiss chard. Add to the pan when lentils are almost done and cook for 10 minutes.
- Turn heat off. Add lemon juice and enjoy!
Notes
- As a bonus: Spread Anne’s Toum on your bread, broil and enjoy garlic toast with your nourishing soup!
