Description
This delicious, hearty lentil soup made with chicken, cilantro, cumin and spices is perfect for warming your belly on those cold winter nights. What’s more, it’s easy to make, economical and very satisfying.
Yield: 8servings | Serving Size: 11/3 cup
Ingredients
1lbdried lentils
12oz3 boneless skinless chicken thighs, all fat trimmed
8cupswater
1tbspchicken Better than Bouillon
1small onion
2scallions
1/4cupchopped cilantro
3clovesgarlic
1medium ripe tomato
1tspgarlic powder
1tspcumin
1/4tsporegano
1/4tspground 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.
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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
