We all love warming up with a bowl of hot soup in the cooler weather. The feeling never stops being cozy and homey and just good for the soul. And there are so many options to try! Fun tweaks on tried-and-true recipes are like old friends showing up and inspiring us with new stories – there is familiarity and love, but with a fresh sense of excitement. This easy recipe replaces noodles with lentils for a healthy and satiating meal. Together with potatoes, carrots, onion and chicken, the lentils lend a stew-like consistency. The stick-to-your-ribs heartiness is sure to spark new adventures of your own.
Hearty Chicken and Lentil Soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8 cups
Calories 207 kcal
Ingredients
- 1-¼ lbs. organic chicken breasts or thighs
- Avocado oil spray
- 2 cups golden potatoes chopped
- ½ cup onion diced
- 1 cup carrots sliced
- 32 oz. organic chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup lentils
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. thyme
- ⅛ tsp. black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
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Heat soup pot or French or Dutch oven to medium heat, spray bottom with avocado oil and add chicken. Sear on both sides about 15 minutes total. (Note: Chicken doesn’t have to be completely cooked after browning on each side.)
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Remove chicken from pot and set aside to cool slightly.
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In pot, sauté potatoes, onion and carrots 10 minutes.
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Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and add back to pot. Pour in chicken broth and water. Add lentils, bring soup to boil, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
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Once lentils are cooked, add salt, pepper and thyme. Adjust seasoning to taste.
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Top with parsley upon serving.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Hearty Chicken and Lentil Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207
Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 45mg15%
Sodium 635mg26%
Potassium 852mg24%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 8g32%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 22g44%
Vitamin A 2871IU57%
Vitamin C 26mg32%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.