Chicken lentil soup is a comforting, tasty soup loaded with vegetables.
I made this soup with brown lentils and chicken breast and seasoned it with coriander, cumin, and cayenne pepper. It is super simple and easy to make!
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Chicken Lentil Soup Recipe
My chicken lentil soup recipe is a whole meal loaded with chicken lentils and veggies, all in one dish. To make this dish extra flavor, I seasoned it with cumin and coriander, and I also added a tiny amount of cayenne pepper to give it a spicy kick.
Lentils: I used brown lentils, and it was good. However, it is okay to use red or green lentils as well. Note that lintels are easy to cook, so you don't need to soak them before cooking.
My Verdict: This is an easy, simple and delicious soup; it is also flavorful and made with simple ingredients. I am so proud of how it turned out, and all my family loved it.
What's In This Chicken Lentil Soup?
- Chicken breasts: I Cooked the chicken breasts first then cut into small pieces. You may use chicken thighs instead.
- Vegetables: I love to add celery and carrots to this dish.
- Lentils: I used brown lentil, but you can use green if you like.
- Onion and garlic: They make my soup flavorful.
- Seasonings: I used cumin, cayenne pepper, coriander, salt, and black pepper.
- Chicken stock: You can use a chicken stock cube with water in this recipe or chicken broth if you like.
“See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.”
How To Make Moroccan Chicken And Lentil Soup?
One (Cook The Chicken Breasts): In a hot greased skillet cook the chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes on each side or until fully cooked (photo 1).
Two: Transfer them onto a plate and let them cool down. Then cut the chicken into small pieces and set aside.
Three: Heat some oil in a pot then add the onions and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes (photo 2).
Four: Now, add the lentils, chicken stock cube, and water then bring to a boil. Keep cooking for 10 minutes (photo 3).
Five: Add the chicken pieces, carrots, celery, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, coriander, and ground black pepper (photo 4).
Six: Cook for 15 minutes more or until the chicken is fully cooked. Garnish with chopped parsley then serve.
Expert Tips!
- If you would like to make this recipe vegetarian, skip the chicken or replace it with tofu, mushrooms, or chickpeas.
- If your soup consistency is slightly thick, thin it out with some water.
Serving Ideas
I prefer to serve it with Gyro Bread. You can also serve it with Cajun Rice Dressing, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes or a bowl of salad.
Storage
Store in an air tight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 1-2 months.
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Recipe Card
Chicken Lentil Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breasts
- 1 stick celery , chopped
- 2 carrots , chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- ½ cup brown lentil
- 1 onion , chopped
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cube chicken stock
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoon parsley , chopped, for serving
Instructions
- Put the chicken breasts in a greased skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side .500 g chicken breasts
- Transfer the chicken onto a plate and let them cool down. After that, cut the chicken into small pieces.
- Heat the oil in a pot then add the onions and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes.2 cloves garlic, 1 onion, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- When the onion becomes soft, add the lentils, chicken stock cube, and water then cook for 10 minutes.½ cup brown lentil, 1 cube chicken stock, 4 cups water
- Add the chicken pieces, celery, carrots, cumin, salt, cayenne pepper, dry coriander, and ground black pepper and cook for 15 minutes more.1 stick celery, 2 carrots, ½ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon ground coriander, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve!2 tablespoon parsley
Notes
- If you would like to make this recipe vegetarian, skip the chicken or replace it with tofu, mushrooms, or chickpeas.
- If your soup consistency is slightly thick, thin it out with some water.
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