Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard

• 250 g (9 oz) brown lentils
• 400 g (14

Wash the lentils, then put them in a pan with 1.5 litres (6 cups) of water, bring to the boil and cook for 30-40 minutes, or until they are soft.

Remove the thick stems from the Swiss chard, then wash the leaves and blanch in boiling water for 5 minutes.

When the lentils are cooked, remove about three-quarters from the pan and mash with a potato masher (or blitz in a food proces