"Freshly squeezed lemon juice adds a bright note to this toothsome and hearty winter soup, perfect for a weeknight supper with a hunk of crusty bread. It freezes beautifully -- you can keep individual portions in the freezer for healthy weekday lunches. For homemade vegetable broth, see Roasted Vegetable Stock at eatingwell.com...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups French green or brown lentils, sorted and rinsed (see Tip)
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4 cups vegetable broth
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4 cups cold water
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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3 large large carrots, finely chopped
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1 medium red onion, diced
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper , plus more to taste
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 1/2 cups Cooked Wheat Berries, (recipe follows)
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1 bunch rainbow or red chard, large stems discarded, leaves roughly chopped
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3 tablespoons lemon juice