Red Lentil Chicken Soup

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    285 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    American

Red Lentil Chicken Soup

This hearty, healthy and filling red lentil chicken soup is ready to serve in 30 minutes. Perfectly spiced and loaded with flavor and protein

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Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic clove minced
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup dry red lentils
  • 2 large carrots sliced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • cilantro for serving
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Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onions; cook until lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, one more minute.
  2. Stir in the tomato paste, smoked paprika, cumin, turmeric, salt and pepper and cook until the spices are fragrant, and everything is well coated in the paste, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the lentils, carrots and chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Simmer until the lentils and carrots are soft, about 20 minutes.
  4. Stir in the shredded chicken and serve with fresh cilantro, if desired.
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Notes

  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last around 4 days in the fridge.
  • Freezing Instructions: You can also freeze the soup in for up to 3 months. I recommend freezing it individual portions but easier thawing. To re-heat, thaw in the fridge overnight and and microwave until heated through or reheat on the stovetop.
  • Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However you can add in more vegetables if you like and omit the chicken to make this soup vegan.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 285kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 35mg (12%) Sodium 1170mg (49%) Potassium 783mg (22%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 3806IU (76%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 285 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 285kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 1170mg 49%
Potassium 783mg 17%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 3806IU 76%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 58mg 6%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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