Healthy Life Trainer

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Subscribe
  • Contact
  • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Subscribe
    • Contact
    • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Soup & Stew

    Easy Chicken Lentil Soup Recipe

    Published: Jan 4, 2021 · by Radwa.

    Jump to Recipe

    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!

    chicken lentil soup with celery and carrot in a bowl.
    Jump to:
    • Chicken Lentil Soup Recipe
    • What's In This Chicken Lentil Soup?
    • How To Make Moroccan Chicken And Lentil Soup?
    • Expert Tips!
    • More Soup Recipes
    • Easy Chicken Recipes
    • Recipe Card
    • Comments

    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.

    A spoonful of chicken lentil soup.

    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?

    Steps of making the recipe.

    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.

    A bowl of chicken lentil soup with carrot and celery.

    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.

    More Soup Recipes

    • Chicken and rice soup
    • Beef and cabbage soup
    • Pasta e fagioli soup
    • Chicken stew with veggies

    Easy Chicken Recipes

    • Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
      Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
    • Mexican Chicken Tacos topped with creamy dressing.
      Mexican Chicken Tacos
    • Grilled Chicken Kofta
      Chicken Kofta Recipe
    • Chicken Stew With Veggies
      Old Fashioned Chicken Vegetable Stew

    Thank you for checking out my recipe! Follow me on Pinterest. Also, you can subscribe to my Newsletter to recipe all the latest recipes once published.

    Recipe Card

    chicken lentil soup with celery and carrot in a bowl.
    Print Pin
    5 from 7 votes

    Chicken Lentil Soup Recipe

    Chicken lentil soup is a comforting, tasty soup loaded with vegetables, brown lentils and chicken breast, and it is super simple and easy to make!
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Moroccan
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 35 minutes minutes
    Total Time 45 minutes minutes
    Servings 9 servings
    Calories 114kcal
    Author Radwa

    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.
    Storage: Store in an air tight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 1-2 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2324IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
    Tried this Recipe? Pin it for Later!Mention @HealthyLifeTrainer or tag #healthylifetrainer!

    About Radwa

    Hi, I am Radwa! I've always been fond of food—seriously, it's my love language. I share my tried-and-true recipes and provide easy, step-by-step recipes that anyone can follow.

    Comments

    No Comments

    5 from 7 votes (7 ratings without comment)

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Healthy Life Trainer

    Hello! I’m Radwa, A wife and mother. Also, I am the recipe maker and food photographer behind Healthy Life Trainer. I love making new, simple and quick recipes every day.

    More about me→

    Trending Recipes

    • Nuts and Date Energy Balls
      Nut and Date Energy Balls
    • 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Mug Cake
      3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Mug Cake
    • Moussaka (Musaka) Recipe
      Moussaka (Musaka) Greek Recipe
    • Peanut Butter Flapjacks
      Peanut Butter Flapjacks
    • Baked Sweet Potatoes in a foil sheet.
      How to Bake Sweet Potatoes in Foil
    • Mediterranean Spice Mix
      Mediterranean Spice Mix

    New Posts!

    • vegan garlic roasted cauliflower.
      Roasted Garlic Cauliflower
    • How Many Tablespoons Are in 1/4 Cup ( 1/4 Cup To Tablespoons).
      How Many Tablespoons Are in 1/4 Cup ( 1/4 Cup To Tablespoons)
    • Baba Ganoush.
      Baba Ganoush Recipe (Lebanese)
    • white chocolate brownies loaded with white chocolate.
      White Chocolate Brownies

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Accessibility Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    Contact

    Copyright © 2025 Healthy Life Trainer

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.