Description
Chicken Lentil Soup is a warm, nourishing dish that perfectly blends tender chicken, hearty lentils, and vibrant vegetables. This soul-soothing soup is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make, ideal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. With its rich flavors and satisfying textures, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy a bowlful of comfort that warms both the body and heart!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onions, garlic, carrots, and celery into small pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil. Add onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add the chicken breasts along with garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until the chicken is slightly browned (4-5 minutes).
- Stir in rinsed lentils and chicken broth. Add dried thyme and bay leaves; mix well.
- Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Remove chicken from the pot; shred or dice it before returning it to the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg