Lentil Soup with Smoked Paprika & Chicken

Name: Lentil Soup with Smoked Paprika & Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g Chicken breast; 200 g green lentils; 2 pcs carrots; 2 stalks celery; 1 pcs onion; 3 clove garlic; 1 tbsp smoked paprika; 1200 ml chicken broth; 2 tbsp olive oil; 30 ml lemon juice; 5 g salt; 2 g pepper

A smoky and flavorful lentil soup with tender chicken. Batch-friendly and perfect for a protein-rich, warming lunch.

Total: 1 h 15 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 385
Protein: 35 g
Fat: 12 g
Carbs: 34 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Chicken breast500 g
green lentils200 g
carrots2 pcs
celery2 stalks
onion1 pcs
garlic3 clove
smoked paprika1 tbsp
chicken broth1200 ml
olive oil2 tbsp
lemon juice30 ml
salt5 g
pepper2 g

Method

5 steps

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté diced chicken breast, onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
Stir in garlic and smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add chicken broth, salt, pepper, and rinsed green lentils to the pot.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes until lentils are tender.
Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice before serving.