Red Lentil Chicken Soup – A hearty and delicious soup loaded with lentils and chicken, spiced with turmeric, cumin and smoked paprika.
Red Lentil Chicken Soup
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Total Time: 45 Minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 medium carrot chopped
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup red lentils dry
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups chicken broth low sodium or no sodium added
- 2 cups chicken breasts cooked and shredded
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1 tsp pepper or to taste
Garnish
- 1 tbsp parsley chopped
- 3 green onions chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cook Mirepoix: Heat the olive oil in a Dutch Oven or a soup pot. Add the chopped onion, carrot and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Make Soup Base: Add the spices (turmeric, cumin, smoked paprika) and stir. Next, add the red lentils, tomato paste and stir in the chicken broth until the tomato paste dissolves.
- Add the Chicken: Add the shredded chicken, bring to a boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are cooked through. You will have to stir occasionally.
- Finish and Serve: Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with parsley and green onions. Serve.