Lentil Chicken Soup
 
 
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Recipe type: Dinner
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
  • 3 tbsp olive oil or veg oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 and ½ cups red lentils
  • ½ cup Arborio rice
  • 7 cups water
  • 1 tbsp. chicken bouillon powder
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 2 cups of cooked and shredded chicken
  • salt and pepper
  • lemon wedges
Instructions
  1. In a large pot, saute the onion in oil until lightly browned.
  2. Add the lentils and rice in a siever and rince them thoroughly under cold water.
  3. Add the lentils and rice to the onions and cover with 7 cups of water. Bring to a gentle boil. Stir occasionally and let it simmer for about 45 to 55 minutes or until the lentils and rice are dissolved and become creamy.
  4. Add the bouillon powder, salt, cumin, pepper, parsley and green onions.
  5. Add the shredded chicken.
  6. Let the soup simmer for 5 more minutes.
  7. Serve with lemon wedges.
Recipe by sprinkles and sauce at https://sprinklesandsauce.com/lentil-soup-with-chicken/