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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Main Dishes » Lentil And Chicken Soup

    Lentil and Chicken Soup

    Feb 14, 2023 · Modified: Apr 19, 2023 by Erica Dinho · 6 Comments

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    This Lentil and Chicken Soup is a comforting a delicious soup. Perfect for a weeknight meal, easy to make and full of flavor.

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    Filled with shredded chicken, lentils, vegetables, and spices, you’ll want to make this hearty soup every week. To me there’s nothing more comforting than a big bowl of lentil soup. It comes together very easy, and it’s always a crowd-pleaser.

    Even better, most of the ingredients are kitchen staples, so you probably have all the ingredients to make this lentil chicken soup recipe.

    Ingredients

    Vegetables: onion, garlic, scallions, potatoes and carrots.

    Lentils: dried brown lentils.

    Spices: cumin, salt and pepper.

    Flavor: tomato paste and chicken stock.

    Chicken: boneless chicken breast.

    Herbs: cilantro or parsley to garnish.

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    How to Make Lentil Chicken Soup

    • Place the onion, garlic and scallions in a blender with 1 cup of chicken broth, blend until everything is mixed.
    • Place in a pot and add the rest of the the chicken stock and lentils, then bring to a boil.
    • Reduce the heat to maintain and add the potato, cumin, carrots, tomato paste and chicken. Cover and continue cooking for about 45 minutes or until the lentils are soft.
    • Remove the chicken breast and put them on a plate to cool. Shred the chicken and return it to the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Add fresh cilantro and serve with rice
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    Lentil soup is one of my top, all-time favorite comfort foods, along with bandeja paisa, arepas and ajiaco, of course. It’s something that I could easily eat enthusiastically every single day.

    I love lentils because they don't need to be pre-soaked, as dried beans do, they cook in less than 30 minutes and they're loaded with protein and fiber.

    Last week I was craving lentil soup, but didn’t have chorizo, beef or pork at home, so I decided to add shredded chicken to my lentil soup. I think adding the meat definitely makes it feel more like a meal rather than just a bowl of soup. This rustic Lentil and Chicken Soup is a perfect, satisfying, healthy dish, that I'd bet even your kids would love!

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    Expert Tips & Tricks

    Lentils soup absorbs liquid as it sits in the fridge and may thicken. Just add a ¼ cup of water or broth before reheating if necessary.

    Recipe Addins

    You can add bacon, sausage or chorizo to this soup for extra flavor. I like to serve this lentil chicken soup with white rice and avocado on the side.

    While I enjoy soups all year-round, I always love making them every day during the fall and winter season.

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    Storage Instructions

    You can store soup leftovers in a sealed container. It will keep well for about 4 days in the refrigerator.

    More Comforting Soups to Try:

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    Lentil and Chicken Soup Recipe

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 1903 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 cup chopped onion
    • 2 garlic clove minced
    • 3 chopped scallions
    • 1 ¼ cup dried lentils
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 cup potato peeled and diced
    • ¼ teaspoon cumin powder
    • 2 carrots peeled and diced
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 8 cups chicken stock
    • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in half
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro or parsley to garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Place the onion, garlic and scallions in a blender with 1 cup of chicken broth, blend until everything is mixed.
    • Place in a pot and add the rest of the the chicken stock and lentils, then bring to a boil.
    • Reduce the heat to maintain and add the potato, cumin, carrots, tomato paste and chicken. Cover and continue cooking for about 45 minutes or until the lentils are soft.
    • Remove the chicken breast and put them on a plate to cool. Shred the chicken and return it to the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Add fresh cilantro and serve with rice

    Notes

    *This lentil  soup can be frozen for up to 3 months. Defrost the soup in the refrigerator for about 82 hours and then reheat it on the stove over medium heat until hot.
    *The soup will thicken as it sits.  Add more chicken broth to thin it out if necessary.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1903kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 154gFat: 107gSaturated Fat: 30gPolyunsaturated Fat: 23gMonounsaturated Fat: 45gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 515mgSodium: 1251mgPotassium: 2852mgFiber: 22gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 6600IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 165mgIron: 13mg
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    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Jennifer

      May 23, 2016 at 9:24 am

      5 stars
      Hola, las lentejas son de lata o secas? 🙂 buen día!

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        May 30, 2016 at 9:24 pm

        5 stars
        Secas.

        Reply
    2. Anonymous

      May 25, 2016 at 9:02 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so yummy and simple. Going to make it tonight. Fast , easy and appetizing.

      Reply
    3. Maria

      August 02, 2022 at 1:23 pm

      what can i substitute for the chicken stock?

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      • Erica Dinho

        August 05, 2022 at 5:15 pm

        Chicken broth, water, vegetable broth

        Reply
    4. Juliana

      February 28, 2023 at 6:14 pm

      La sopa de Lentejas quedo deliciosa, fácil de preparar y a mi esposo e hijo mayor les encantó.

      Reply

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