Description
A hearty and healthy chicken lentil soup packed with protein, vegetables, and aromatic spices—perfect for cozy nights or nutritious meal prep.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups Red lentil
500 g chicken breast (2 large)
¼ cup olive oil
1 cup Carrots diced
1 cup onions chopped
1 tablespoon garlic finely chopped
2 Tablespoons tomato paste
1 Tablespoon chicken bouillon
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
½ teaspoon turmeric
1 Tablespoon curry powder
½ Tablespoon garam masala
1 cup kale leaves chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a dutch oven on medium-high heat. Add chopped onions and carrots and sauté until the onion is translucent.
2. Add garlic, curry powder, ground coriander, garam masala, turmeric, cumin seeds, and tomato paste. Stir until aromatic.
3. Pour 4–5 cups of water, add chicken bouillon, salt, and pepper, and deglaze the pot.
4. Add chicken breast pieces, cover partially, and bring to a gentle boil for 10 minutes.
5. Add rinsed red lentils and cook until lentils and chicken are tender (5–10 minutes more).
6. Remove chicken, shred, and return it to the pot. Adjust seasoning.
7. Add chopped kale, cover, and simmer 5 more minutes. Serve warm with bread.
Notes
You can replace red lentils with green or brown lentils.
Add coconut milk for a creamy twist.
Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken lentil soup, healthy chicken soup, high protein dinner, comfort food, nutritious meal