Curried Lentil Soup with Chicken
A hearty and flavorful soup, packed with lentils, vegetables, and tender chunks of chicken, all simmered in a savory curry broth.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Chicken broth - 6 cups
- Lentils - 1 cup, rinsed
- Chicken - 2 breasts, diced
- Curry powder - 2 tablespoons
- Celery - 2 stalks, chopped
- Carrots - 2, chopped
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1 large, chopped
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Let's Get Started
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the curry powder and cook for another minute.
- Add the diced chicken to the pot and cook until it's no longer pink.
- Stir in the lentils and chicken broth. Bring the soup to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Soup
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g