Chicken And Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Chicken And Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 chicken breast fillets, trimmed; 1 leek, halved and thinly sliced, white part only; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 carrots, peeled and diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 cup red lentil, washed and picked over; 1 liter chicken stock; 1 (400 g) can diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
2 chicken breast fillets, trimmed
1 leek, halved and thinly sliced, white part only
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 cup red lentil, washed and picked over
1 liter chicken stock
1 (400 g) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1
Heat one tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan over a medium-high heat.
2
Add the chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.
3
Remove to a plate, allow to cool for 5 minutes then shred.
4
Heat the remaining oil in the saucepan over a medium heat.
5
Add the leek and garlic and cook, stirring for 5 minutes or until soft.
6
Add the celery and carrot and cook for a further 2 minutes.
7
Stir in the lentil and cook for 1 minute.
8
Add the stock and tomatoes and bring to the boil.
9
Reduce the heat and cook uncovered for 20 minutes or until the vegetables and lentils are tender.
10
Stir in the chicken and parsley and season with salt and pepper.
11
Serve with a dollop of yoghurt or parmesan cheese.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 chicken breast fillets, trimmed, 1 leek, halved and thinly sliced, white part only, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Lentil Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken And Lentil Soup

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