Lunch

Chicken and Lentil Soup

Recipe by Meal Prep Manual
chicken free soup under 500 calories
Chicken and Lentil Soup

About This Recipe

Chicken, carrots, peas, potatoes, and lentils stewed together and flavored with soy sauce, lemon juice, and sriracha. This is a one pot meal that can be cooked in under an hour and makes for the perfect warm dish on a cold day.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs ⁣
  • ¾ cup dry lentils ⁣
  • 3 carrot⁣⁣s
  • 1 onion⁣
  • 3 cloves garlic ⁣
  • 3 stalks celery⁣
  • 2 potatoes ⁣
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice ⁣
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce ⁣
  • 1 cup frozen peas ⁣
  • 1 tsp sriracha ⁣
  • 8 cups water ⁣
  • Salt and pepper ⁣
  • 2 tbsp olive oil ⁣

Instructions

  1. Cut the carrots, celery, onion and garlic into a small dice. ⁣
  2. Heat oil over medium heat in large pot. Add onions and sauté until they have begun to soften. Add the carrots, celery and garlic. Cook for 5-10 minutes. ⁣
  3. Add the chicken to the pot with the 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 10-15 minutes. ⁣
  4. Add in the potatoes and lentils and continue boiling until they have both softened, probably around 10 minutes.⁣
  5. Remove the chicken and shred. Return to the pot and add lemon juice, soy sauce, sriracha and peas. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with parsley/cilantro if you wish. ⁣
Source: This recipe is from Meal Prep Manual. Used with attribution. Full original recipe with photos and notes available at the source link.
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