Easy Chicken Lentil Soup Recipes

CHICKEN AND LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot combine lentils, chicken, water and chicken bullion.
• Bring to a boil, covered over medium-low heat until chicken is cooked, about 20 minutes.
• Remove the chicken and shred, return to the pot
• Meanwhile, in a chopper or by hand, mince the onions, scallions, cilantro, garlic, and tomato.
• 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.
• Adjust salt to taste as needed.

EASY CHICKEN LENTIL SOUP RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• Saute chopped onion and minced garlic until golden.
• Add in diced carrots and celery. Cook for two minutes.
• Add in chicken pieces and all the spices. Stir well and cook until the chicken is lightly brown.
• Add in the lentils and salt. Stir and cook for a minute.
• Add chicken stock and water. Stir well and bring the lentil soup to simmer.
• Cover and slowly simmer for 45 minutes until the chicken and lentils are fully cooked.
• Adjust the salt, and add lemon juice and fresh dill to the soup.
• Serve warm.

LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender. Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
• Stir in lentils, and add water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for at least 1 hour. When ready to serve stir in spinach, and cook until it wilts. Stir in vinegar, and season to taste with salt and pepper, and more vinegar if desired.