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Chicken and Lentil Soup

This delicious, hearty chicken and lentil soup made with 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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb dried lentils
  • 12 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs 3 thighs, all fat trimmed
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 tbsp chicken Better than Bouillon
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 scallions
  • 0.25 cup chopped cilantro
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium ripe tomato
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 0.25 tsp oregano
  • 0.25 tsp ground annato or Spanish paprika, or even Sazon
  • salt to taste

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large pot combine lentils, chicken, water and chicken bullion.
  2. Bring to a boil, covered over medium-low heat until chicken is cooked, about 20 minutes.
  3. Remove the chicken and shred, return to the pot.
  4. Meanwhile, in a chopper or by hand, mince the onions, scallions, cilantro, garlic, and tomato.
  5. 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.
  6. Adjust salt to taste as needed.

Notes

Enjoy this hearty and flavorful chicken and lentil soup, perfect for any cold evening. Adjust spices to your preference.