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Chicken and Lentil Soup

Chicken and Lentil Soup: 7 Heartwarming Tips to Savor

A hearty and nutritious chicken and lentil soup.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup lentils
  • 1 lb chicken fillet, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the lentils and set aside.
  2. In a large pot, sauté onions, carrots, and celery until soft.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add chicken and cook until browned.
  5. Stir in lentils, broth, thyme, and cumin.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Notes

  • Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Add spinach or kale for extra nutrients.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 15g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Chicken and Lentil Soup, Soup, Healthy Soup