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20 minute chicken lentil soup

November 7, 2017 by Lovoni +

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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. 

20 minute chicken & lentil soup

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.

20 minute chicken & lentil soup

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. 

20 minute chicken & lentil soup

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

20 minute chicken & lentil soup
2017-11-07 04:55:26
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Ingredients
  1. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  2. 1 large onion, sliced
  3. 4 carrots, peeled & sliced
  4. 4 garlic cloves, minced
  5. 2 tablespoons finely grated ginger
  6. 4 cups good chicken broth
  7. 1 cup cooked brown lentils
  8. 2 cups coarsely shredded chicken, (use a rotis chicken from the store or leftover roasted chicken or turkey
  9. 2 jalapeno peppers, sliced
  10. 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
Instructions
  1. 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.
  2. Add the broth & lentils & cook for 5 minutes. Stir in chicken & jalapeno. Cook for 5 minutes or until carrot is softened.
  3. Top individual bowls with parsley. Serves 2 to 4.
By Lovoni
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I'm Lovoni - an Aussie living abroad for the last 21 years. Working in food media, I'm a cookbook author; food stylist; cookery teacher & I had a TV food show when I lived in Canada. As a certified nutritionist I believe in nourishment not punishment & love pastry, good wine & afternoon teas. Full of wanderlust, I'm always on the lookout for my next adventure...

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