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Chicken Lentil Soup

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A nutritious and hearty Chicken Lentil Soup that’s easy to prepare and perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast, diced
  • 1 cup lentils, rinsed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, diced celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Cook the diced chicken until browned, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the rinsed lentils, chicken broth, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
  5. Simmer the soup by bringing it to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30-35 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
  6. Adjust the seasoning as needed with more salt, pepper, or cumin.
  7. Serve by ladling the soup into bowls and garnishing with fresh parsley. Serve warm.

Notes

Be sure to rinse the lentils before adding them to the soup to improve their flavor and remove debris.

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