Description
This chicken lentil soup is a hearty, protein-packed, and comforting bowl of goodness made with red lentils, spices, and tender chicken. Ready in under 45 minutes, it’s flavorful, nutritious, and perfect for cozy meals.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups red lentils
- 500 g chicken breast (about 2 large breasts)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- ½ tablespoon garam masala
- 1 cup kale leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven on medium-high heat and add chopped onions and carrots. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent.
2. Add chopped garlic, curry powder, ground coriander, garam masala, turmeric, cumin seeds, and tomato paste. Stir to release their flavors.
3. Carefully pour 4-5 cups of water over the sautéed veggies. Add chicken bouillon, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and deglaze the bottom of the pot.
4. Add chicken breast pieces, cover partially with a lid, and bring to a gentle boil for 10 minutes.
5. Add rinsed red lentils and continue to cook for another 5-10 minutes, until the chicken is tender.
6. Remove the chicken breasts to a plate. Shred or cut into cubes and return to the pot. Stir to combine and adjust seasoning if needed.
7. Add chopped kale, stir, and simmer for 5 more minutes or until lentils are fully cooked.
8. Serve hot as is or with crusty bread.
Notes
This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop more deeply.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
To reheat, warm on the stovetop over medium heat or microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition info is estimated and will vary depending on ingredients used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 364
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 199mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.01g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 53mg