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Chicken Lentil Soup

4.88 from 48 votes

This chicken lentil soup is hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. It’s a nourishing, protein-packed meal perfect for cold days.

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 45

Total Time: 50

Yield: 8 servings

Course: Dinner, Soup

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

1 lb dried lentils
12 oz 3 boneless skinless chicken thighs, all fat trimmed
8 cups water
1 tbsp chicken Better than Bouillon
1 small onion
2 scallions
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
3 cloves garlic
1 medium ripe tomato
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp ground annato (or Spanish paprika, or even Sazon)
salt (to taste)

Instructions

In a large pot combine lentils, chicken, water and chicken bullion.
Bring to a boil, covered over medium-low heat until chicken is cooked, about 20 minutes.
Remove the chicken and shred, return to the pot
Meanwhile, in a chopper or by hand, mince the onions, scallions, cilantro, garlic, and tomato.
Add to the lentils with garlic powder, cumin, oregano and annato and cook, covered until the lentils are soft, about 25 more minutes, adding more water as needed if too thick.
Adjust salt to taste as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 11/3 cup, Calories: 263kcal, Carbohydrates: 40g, Protein: 23.5g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 40mg, Sodium: 503.5mg, Fiber: 6.5g, Sugar: 1.5g

- WW Points: 1

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