Skinny Lentil And Tomato Chicken Soup Food

CHICKEN AND LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot combine lentils, chicken, water and chicken bullion.
• Bring to a boil, covered over medium-low heat until chicken is cooked, about 20 minutes.
• Remove the chicken and shred, return to the pot
• Meanwhile, in a chopper or by hand, mince the onions, scallions, cilantro, garlic, and tomato.
• Add to the lentils with garlic powder, cumin, oregano and annato and cook, covered until the lentils are soft, about 25 more minutes, adding more water as needed if too thick.
• Adjust salt to taste as needed.

CHICKEN, LENTIL, AND VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large soup pot over high heat, bring the water, stock, lentils, onions, celery, carrots, salt, paprika, oregano, and pepper to a boil.
• Decrease heat to med-low and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add in the chicken, zucchini, and parsley; simmer, covered, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors are blended, 15-20 minutes; taste and adjust seasoning.
• Ladle into bowls and sprinkle feta on top.

CHICKEN AND LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large saucepan.
• Add the carrot, onion, leek, celery and mushrooms; cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until softened.
• Stir in the wine and chicken broth.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add the thyme and bay leaf; reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
• Add the lentils and continue cooking, covered, for another 30 to 40 minutes, or until the lentils are just tender, stirring the soup from time to time.
• Stir in the diced chicken and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cook until just heated through.
• Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped thyme.

HEARTY LENTIL AND TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Chop the onion Heat the oil in a saucepan and sauté the onion until transparent.
• Add the remaining ingredients and stir.
• Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Adjust seasoning to taste.
• For a slightly smoother soup, allow it to cool slightly then blitz it in a blender or food processor, then reheat.
• Serve the soup with chunky wholemeal bread if you want a meal in a dish!

LENTIL AND TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large heavy based pot or stock pot and gently cook finely chopped onions, garlic and celery till transulscent, but not browned.
• Add lentils, canned tomatoes, bayleaf, mixed herbs, tomato paste and vegetable stock, bring to the boil, then reduce heatand simmer, stirring occasionally, for an hour or until the lentils are tender.
• Remove the bay leave and check seasonings and adjust to your personal taste. Enjoy.

LENTIL TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat a large soup pan on medium heat. Add the olive oil and saute the onions and garlic until translucent (not browned).
• Pour in the wine and allow it to bubble to deglaze the pot and burn off the alcohol.
• If using dried herbs, stir them in now, followed by the lentils. Pour in the water and boil for 30 minutes or until the lentils are softened.
• Stir in the tomatoes and sea salt and leave for 10 or preferably 20 minutes.
• Stir in the greens a few minutes before serving so they wilt. If using fresh herbs, stir them in now.
• Optionally garnish this lentil tomato soup recipe with fresh herbs or a roasted nut or seed and enjoy.

LENTIL TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Sort and rinse lentils.
• In a large saucepan, combine rinsed lentils and water.
• In a small frying pan, or skillet, saute onion and garlic in the butter until onion is tender but not browned.
• Add onion and garlic to lentils.
• Stir in salt, pepper, sugar, Oregano, basil and parsley.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
• Cover and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 45 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and tomato paste.
• Stir well.
• Simmer 15 minutes longer.
• Garnish each bowl with a parsley sprig, if desired.