Lentil & Chicken Soup (Batch)

Name: Lentil & Chicken Soup (Batch)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 600 g Chicken breasts; 200 g brown or green lentils; 150 g carrots; 100 g celery; 150 g onion; 15 g garlic; 1000 ml chicken broth; 400 g diced tomatoes; 30 ml olive oil; 1 pcs bay leaf; 5 g thyme; 5 g salt; 2 g pepper

A hearty and protein-packed lentil soup with chicken, perfect for batch cooking and healthy lunches throughout the week.

Total: 1 h 20 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 415
Protein: 38 g
Fat: 12 g
Carbs: 40 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Chicken breasts600 g
brown or green lentils200 g
carrots150 g
celery100 g
onion150 g
garlic15 g
chicken broth1000 ml
diced tomatoes400 g
olive oil30 ml
bay leaf1 pcs
thyme5 g
salt5 g
pepper2 g

Method

4 steps

Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
Add chicken breasts, lentils, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes until lentils are tender and chicken is cooked through.
Remove chicken breasts, shred them using two forks, and stir back into the soup before serving.