Description
Savory Chicken & Spinach Lentil Soup is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty soup features tender chicken, nutritious lentils, and vibrant spinach simmered in a flavorful broth. With its rich aroma and satisfying texture, it transforms any ordinary meal into a cozy gathering. Ideal for meal prep or entertaining, this recipe is not only delicious but also healthy—packed with protein and essential nutrients to warm your heart and soul.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 medium carrots, sliced thinly
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onion and garlic, and slicing the carrots.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in diced chicken and sliced carrots; cook until chicken is browned.
- Add rinsed lentils and chicken broth; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for about 20 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Mix in fresh spinach until wilted and season with thyme and paprika.
- Taste before serving; adjust seasoning with salt or pepper as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg