Summery Veggie-Lentil Soup (Meat Optional) Recipe

Name: Summery Veggie-Lentil Soup (Meat Optional)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 large carrot, chopped; 2 zucchini, chopped; 2 (32 ounce) cartons low sodium chicken broth; 2 (14 ounce) cans lentils, drained; 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 packet goya sazon seasoning; 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 lemon, juice of; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
2 zucchini, chopped
2 (32 ounce) cartons low sodium chicken broth
2 (14 ounce) cans lentils, drained
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 packet goya sazon seasoning
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lemon, juice of
salt and pepper

1
Heat oil in dutch oven or stockpot over medium.
2
Add chopped onion and saute until just softened.
3
Add carrot and cook a few more minutes.
4
Add chicken stock and zucchini, bring to a simmer.
5
Meanwhile, add turmeric, Sazon, and salt & pepper.
6
Let simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until veggies are just tender.
7
Add lentils and chicken.
8
Allow to heat through for a minute or two.
9
Take off heat, stir in lemon juice and cilantro.
10
Adjust seasoning and serve.
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***NOTES*** I drain the lentils but dont rinse them they thicken the soup a bit.
12
I typically just buy a rotisserie chicken from the market and add the trimmed meat from that.
13
It gives the soup a nice slow-roasted flavor.
14
I love cilantro so I add a ton, but you could dial it down or add parsley instead.
15
FRESH herbs is really the way to go, they taste so much better!

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 1 large carrot, chopped, 2 zucchini, chopped, and more.

Yes, Summery Veggie-Lentil Soup (Meat Optional) 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.

Summery Veggie-Lentil Soup (Meat Optional)

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