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 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 large red chile, seeded and finely chopped; 2 chicken breast fillets, cut into 1cm cubes (185g each); 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 vine-ripened tomatoes, diced; ½ cup brown lentils; 2 tablespoons pearl barley; 5 cups chicken stock; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 lime, juice of; 3 tablespoons thick plain yogurt; ½ cup fresh coriander leaves

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 large red chile, seeded and finely chopped
2 chicken breast fillets, cut into 1cm cubes (185g each)
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 vine-ripened tomatoes, diced
½ cup brown lentils
2 tablespoons pearl barley
5 cups chicken stock
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lime, juice of
3 tablespoons thick plain yogurt
½ cup fresh coriander leaves

1
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over a moderate heat.
2
Cook the onion, garlic and chilli for 4-5 minutes or until soft.
3
Add the chicken and stir over the heat to sear.
4
Add the turmeric and cumin and cook for another minute.
5
Add the tomato, lentils, pearl barley and stock to the saucepan and bring to the boil.
6
Reduce the heat to moderate and simmer for 30 minutes or until the lentils are cooked.
7
Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper.
8
Stir through the lime juice.
9
Serve with a dollop of yogurt and fresh coriander.

788

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

115

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, finely diced, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 large red chile, seeded and finely chopped, 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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