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Indian Style Red Lentil And Chicken Soup

Indian Style Red Lentil And Chicken Soup prepared dish

This indian style red lentil and chicken soup is a hearty and nutritious dish, perfect for a comforting meal. Packed with protein from chicken and lentils, it is infused with aromatic spices that create a delightful flavor profile.

This recipe is indian style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include coriander, salt, onion, tomato.
  • Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 medium tomato (chopped)
  • 0.25 cup cilantro (chopped for garnish)
  • 1 medium carrot (diced)
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp ginger (grated)
  • 1 lb chicken breast (diced)
  • 1 cup red lentils (rinsed)
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 4 cups chicken broth

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
  2. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and diced carrot, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  3. Stir in the diced chicken breast and cook until browned on all sides.
  4. Add the chopped tomato, rinsed red lentils, chicken broth, coconut milk, cumin, turmeric, coriander, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
  6. Adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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