Chicken Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Chicken Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs skinless chicken, cut in pieces; 1 1/2 cups lentils; 1/2 cup split peas; 3 quarts water; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped carrot; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 teaspoon parsley flakes; 1/2 teaspoon whole thyme; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon ground sage; 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning

Servings: persons

2 1/2 lbs skinless chicken, cut in pieces
1 1/2 cups lentils
1/2 cup split peas
3 quarts water
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon whole thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground sage
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning

1
The night before serving, bring skinned, defatted chicken, lentils and split peas to a boil in water.
2
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 2 hours.
3
Remove chicken; bone, dice, and refrigerate.
4
The next day, remove and discard any congealed fat.
5
Add celery, carrots, onion, parsley, thyme, pepper, turmeric, sage and poultry seasoning.
6
Simmer 1 1/4 hours.
7
Just before serving, add diced chicken and heat thoroughly.

625

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 lbs skinless chicken, cut in pieces, 1 1/2 cups lentils, 1/2 cup split peas, 3 quarts water, and more.

Yes, Chicken 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 Lentil Soup

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