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Soup Spicy chicken lentils takes several minutes to prepare.

Soup Spicy chicken lentils takes several minutes to cook.

Soup Spicy chicken lentils makes 9 servings.

The ingredients for Soup Spicy chicken lentils are:

310g (1 1/2 cups) dried split red lentils
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large brown onion, finely chopped
2 celery sticks, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
800g corn-fed chicken thighs on the bone, skin removed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1L (4 cups) chicken stock
1L (4 cups) water
2 400g cans crushed tomatoes
Salt & ground black pepper, to taste

Here is how you make Soup Spicy chicken lentils:

Place the lentils in a sieve and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear. Set aside.Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrot and garlic, and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until the vegetables soften slightly. Add the chicken, cumin and cayenne pepper. Cook, turning occasionally, for 3-5 minutes or until the chicken begins to brown.Stir in the stock, water and tomatoes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.Use a pair of tongs to transfer the chicken to a clean board. Stir the lentils into the soup and cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until the lentils are cooked.Remove the chicken meat from the bones. Break into small pieces and return to the soup. Cook for 1 minute or until the chicken is heated through. Taste and season with salt and pepper.Serving Size:?6

The nutritional information for Soup Spicy chicken lentils is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 9
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 213.9

• Total Fat: 4.2 g
• Cholesterol: 39.9 mg
• Sodium: 261.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 25.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 10.2 g
• Protein: 18.9 g