Chicken Lentil Soup: A Heartwarming and Healthy Weeknight Delight
A delicious and nutritious chicken lentil soup perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in lentils, chicken broth, cumin, and paprika.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- This soup freezes well; store in airtight containers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg