CHICKEN SOUP WITH LENTILS AND KALE

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Chicken and lentil soup - yum!

Provided by Hungry me

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

olive oil, or as needed
1 ½ cups chopped onion
1 cup coarsely chopped carrot
2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
6 cups chicken broth
½ cup lentils
1 teaspoon crushed dried basil
4 cups chopped kale
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups cubed skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 ear corn, cut from cob
1 large tomato, seeded and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Coat a large, nonstick stockpot with oil and heat over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and garlic. Cook and stir until vegetables are nearly tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Pour chicken broth, lentils, and basil into the pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in kale and pepper; return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Stir chicken, corn, and tomato into the pot. Cover and let simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 10 minutes. Turn off heat and let rest, covered, for 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 1209.3 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

Andrew Barela
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I'm always looking for new soup recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious.


Laiken Miller
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.


Gert Gert
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add any vegetables you like.


Sherry Hybarger
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a really healthy and affordable meal.


Amber Rachelle
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I'm not a big fan of soup, but this one is really good. It's so hearty and filling.


Kathleen Lloydd
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This soup is so delicious and flavorful. I love the combination of chicken, lentils, and kale.


Daniyal Farooq
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I love how easy this soup is to make. I can have it on the table in under an hour.


md farvez
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great comfort food that's perfect for a cold winter day.


Alfa Omega
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it a day or two ahead of time and then just reheat it when you're ready to serve.


Steven Miller
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I love the addition of lentils to this soup. They add a lot of protein and fiber. I also like the kale, which adds a nice pop of color and flavor.


Rojot Das
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's also a really healthy meal.


Asabea Mabel
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I'm always looking for new soup recipes and this one is definitely a winner. It's so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious.


Shahzer Khanzada
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.


Sabin Kc
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add any vegetables you like. I also like to add a little bit of spice with some red pepper flakes.


Jdjxj Icifjf
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a really good source of protein and fiber.


king sudais king
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I'm not a huge fan of kale, but I really enjoyed this soup. The lentils and chicken add a lot of flavor and the kale just melts into the soup. I'll definitely be making this again.


Abiba Sulemmana
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up. It's definitely a keeper.


Gasra Mawunyo
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of lentils, kale, and chicken. It's also really easy to make, which is a huge bonus.