Chicken and Lentil Soup

Chicken and Lentil Soup

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Lentils are some of the least expensive fillers you can purchase... and they are an excellent source of protein! If you're needing to stretch ingredients, lentils are a phenomenal ingredient to use.

They are healthier than pasta or rice, and take only 20 minutes to soften and serve! Unlike beans that must be presoaked, lentils are a quick way to add bulk to a soup!

This phenomenal recipe is tasty and filling! It's our Go To for lunches!

Chicken & Lentil Soup Recipe

Serves 4

Ingredients:

8 cups Water

2 cups Lentils

2-3 cups of Precooked Chicken (see Whole Chicken & Broth Recipe)

1/2 Onion, diced

2 Garlic Cloves, minced

4 tsp Cumin

2 tsp Curry Powder

1 tsp Thyme Leaves

3 cans Rotel, non-drained

2 cups Chicken Broth

1 tsp Salt

dash Pepper

1 can Spinach

2 Tbs Lime Juice

Directions:

1. Add 8 cups of water and 2 cups lentils to a large pot.

2. Bring to a boil and then turn down to medium for 15-20 minutes.

3. Add 2-3 cups of precooked chicken.

4. Add chopped 1/2 onion and  garlic cloves, minced.

5. Add 4 tsp cumin, 2 tsp curry powder, 1 tsp thyme leaves.

6. Add 3 cans (non-drained) of Rotel.

7. Add 2 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp salt, and a dash of pepper.

8. Finally, add 1 can spinach and 2 Tbs lime juice.

9. Bring these ingredients to a boil and then turn down to medium for 2-3 minutes until cooked through.

10. Serve with a hearty bread!