Chicken Lentil Soup
This chicken lentil soup is ready under 40 minutes. It is protein-packed and full of flavor, this soup is literally a hug in a bowl. If you love my instant pot red lentil curry or chicken noodle soup recipe, today's healthy and comforting soup is for you.
Equipment
- Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Red lentil
- 500 g chicken breast 2 large chicken breast
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 cup Carrots diced
- 1 cup onions chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic finely chopped
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 Tablesooon chicken bouillon
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 Tablesppon curry powder
- ½ Tablespoon garam masala
- 1 cup kale leaves chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a dutch oven on medium high heat and add chopped onions and carrots and saute until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Add chopped garlic, curry powder, ground coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and cumin seeds, tomato paste and stir into aromatics just to release their flavors.1 tablespoon garlic, 2 Tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, ½ teaspoon turmeric, 1 Tablesppon curry powder, ½ Tablespoon garam masala
- Carefully pour (4-5 cups) water over the sauteed veggies, add chicken bouillon, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, and stir to combine, deglazing the bottom of the pot at the same time.
- Add chicken breast pieces, cover partially with a lid, and bring to a gentle boil for 10 minutes.
- Add rinsed red lentils and continue to cook until the chicken breast is tender (say another 5-10 minutes)
- Remove the chicken breast from the pot to a plate and shred or cut it into cubes and return to the pot. Stir to combine, at this point, the lentils should be fully cooked. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly with salt, black pepper, or chicken stock.
- Add chopped kale and stir to combine, cover the pot and simmer for 5 more minutes or until the lentils are cooked to your liking. Serve into bowls and enjoy as is or with crusty bread of your choice.
Notes
How to store and reheat
This chicken lentil soup is simply divine and it'll taste even better the next day, as all of its delicious flavors have had time to mingle! If you've got any leftovers store it in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days in an airtight container.
To reheat, simply reheat on the stove over medium heat and stir until heated through or microwave for about 1-2 minutes.
To reheat, simply reheat on the stove over medium heat and stir until heated through or microwave for about 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 199mgPotassium: 920mgFiber: 15gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3693IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 4mg
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