20 minute chicken lentil soup

You’ve heard it before but the simplest things are often the best. In part because they’ve got nothing to hide behind & nothing to mask their truth. And although this sounds a trifle cliched, the saying is relevant to many things in life – especially food. This 20 minute chicken lentil soup is simple. Simple, wholesome & immensely flavorful.

To be quite transparent, I generally keep a decently stocked freezer in that I have homemade stock, sauces, & one or two cooked pulses at the ready – in this instance, lentils. This enables me to make many meals rather speedily. Such is the case with this 20 minute chicken lentil soup recipe. Good chicken broth is a must to have on hand during the chilly autumn & winter months. I make mine in a slow cooker. It’s easy & has excellent flavor & if you’ve not made slow cooker broth might I suggest you start. Get the recipe here.

In a pinch, use store-bought broth & canned lentils for this recipe. However I do stress – because this soup is so simple in its ingredients & flavors, it is best to use a good broth base.

Onions, carrots, garlic & ginger start the soup. Fresh jalapenos, lentils & Italian parsley finish it. If a soup can be considered both hearty & light at the same time then this soup can claim the title. Make it for dinner one night & then freeze the rest for lunches during the week. Simple.

Until next time, cheers,

Lovoni

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20 minute chicken & lentil soup

2017-11-07 11:55:26

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
4 carrots, peeled & sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons finely grated ginger
4 cups good chicken broth
1 cup cooked brown lentils
2 cups coarsely shredded chicken, (use a rotis chicken from the store or leftover roasted chicken or turkey
2 jalapeno peppers, sliced
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook the onion, carrot, garlic & ginger for about 5 minutes or until onion is softened.
Add the broth & lentils & cook for 5 minutes. Stir in chicken & jalapeno. Cook for 5 minutes or until carrot is softened.
Top individual bowls with parsley. Serves 2 to 4.

By Lovoni

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