Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned and cut into 1 x 1/2-inch pieces; 1 lb. lentils; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar; 2 bay leaves; 1 (16 oz.) stewed tomatoes or 1 lb. fresh peeled, all coarsely chopped; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1/8 tsp. dried basil; 1/8 tsp. parsley; fresh ground pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned and cut into 1 x 1/2-inch pieces
1 lb. lentils
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 bay leaves
1 (16 oz.) stewed tomatoes or 1 lb. fresh peeled, all coarsely chopped
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/8 tsp. dried basil
1/8 tsp. parsley
fresh ground pepper to taste

1
Wash and pick over lentils; place in large pot.
2
Cover with water; boil 2 minutes.
3
Drain, rinse and return to pot.
4
Add 4 cups water and chicken broth or stock.
5
Boil.
6
Add chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic and bay leaves.
7
Simmer 20 minutes.
8
Add tomatoes, oil, basil, parsley and fresh ground pepper to taste. Boil; reduce heat to low, partially covering pot.
9
Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
10
Remove bay leaves.
11
Add vinegar.

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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 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned and cut into 1 x 1/2-inch pieces, 1 lb. lentils, 2 carrots, chopped, 2 stalks celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

Lentil Soup

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