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Chicken Lentil Soup

Savory Chicken Lentil Soup for Cozy Nights In

A hearty Chicken Lentil Soup that combines tender chicken and green lentils, perfect for comforting meals on chilly nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 cup Green Lentils Rinsed
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Diced
  • 2 medium Carrots Cut into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 2 stalks Celery Diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 can Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes Quality brand preferred
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth Low-sodium recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Optional but recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground preferred
For Freshness
  • 2 cups Spinach Added just before serving

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Chicken Lentil Soup
  1. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized chunks, season with salt and black pepper. Dice the onion, carrots, and celery into 1/2-inch pieces, and mince the garlic.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 6 minutes until softened and translucent.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, and cumin. Cook for an additional minute to bloom the spices.
  4. Add seasoned chicken, lentils, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Stir well and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover loosely, and simmer for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.
  6. Stir in fresh spinach just before serving and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 15gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For the best flavor, add the chicken during the last 10-12 minutes of cooking to prevent drying out. Rinse the lentils before use and simmer gently for the best texture.

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