Chicken and Lentil Soup

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4.9

114 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    263 kcal

  • Course

    Soup, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Chicken and Lentil Soup

This delicious, hearty chicken and lentil soup made withcilantro, cumin and spices is perfect for warming your belly on those cold winter nights. What's more, it's easy to make, economical and very satisfying.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 lb dried lentils
  • 12 oz 3 boneless skinless chicken thighs, all fat trimmed
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 tbsp chicken Better Than Bouillon
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 scallions
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium ripe tomato
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp ground annato (or Spanish paprika, or even Sazon)
  • salt (to taste)
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Instructions

  1. In a large pot combine lentils, chicken, water and chicken bullion.
  2. Bring to a boil, covered over medium-low heat until chicken is cooked, about 20 minutes.
  3. Remove the chicken and shred, return to the pot
  4. Meanwhile, in a chopper or by hand, mince the onions, scallions, cilantro, garlic, and tomato.
  5. Add to the lentils with garlic powder, cumin, oregano and annato and cook, covered until the lentils are soft, about 25 more minutes, adding more water as needed if too thick.
  6. Adjust salt to taste as needed.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 11/3 cup Calories 263kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 23.5g (47%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 503.5mg (21%) Fiber 6.5g (26%) Sugar 1.5g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 263 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/3 cup
Calories 263kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 23.5g 47%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 503.5mg 21%
Fiber 6.5g 26%
Sugar 1.5g 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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