This is a deceptively simple soup. It’s quick to make, and deeply nourishing.
Serves 4
Ingredients
1⁄4 cup olive oil
1 large onion
3 cloves garlic, crushed
4-5 big handfuls of chopped chard, spinach and/or silverbeet
400g canned brown lentils, drained and rinsed
750ml-1L water
1 teaspoon sea salt
1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
Juice from 1-2 lemons
50g feta cheese, frozen
Method
1. Gently fry onion and garlic in oil in a large pot. Increase the temperature to medium and add chopped greens and cook until they wilt and even char in places. Add the lentils. Pour over water, add salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Squeeze in lemon juice and taste for seasoning.
2. To serve, use a microplane or fine grater to grate frozen feta on top.
Nici’s note
Charring the greens gives this soup a wonderful smoky flavour.
