• On Oct, 10, 2024
•  ladyrecipes
•  Recipes

263 Cals 23.5 Protein 40 Carbs 3 Fats
PREP TIME:
5 mins
COOK TIME:
45 mins
TOTAL TIME:
50 mins
YIELD:8 SERVINGS
COURSE:Dinner, Soup
CUISINE:American
This delicious, hearty chicken and lentil soup made withcilantro, 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.
INGREDIENTS
1 lb dried lentils
12 oz 3 boneless skinless chicken thighs, all fat trimmed
8 cups water
1 tbsp chicken Better than Bouillon
1 small onion
2 scallions
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
3 cloves garlic
1 medium ripe tomato
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp ground annato, or Spanish paprika, or even Sazon
salt, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large pot combine lentils, chicken, water and chicken bullion.
Bring to a boil, covered over medium-low heat until chicken is cooked, about 20 minutes.
Remove the chicken and shred, return to the pot
Meanwhile, in a chopper or by hand, mince the onions, scallions, cilantro, garlic, and tomato.
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.
Adjust salt to taste as needed.
Serving: 11/3 cup, Calories: 263kcal, Carbohydrates: 40g, Protein: 23.5g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 40mg, Sodium: 503.5mg, Fiber: 6.5g, Sugar: 1.5gBlue Smart Points:1Green Smart Points:5Purple Smart Points:1Points +:7