Low Carb Recipes Chicken Lentil Soup: Easy Comfort in a Bowl
Enjoy a delicious and satisfying low carb chicken lentil soup that’s full of flavor and goodness.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: low carb
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened.
- Add garlic, cumin, and paprika, and cook for an additional minute.
- Add chicken, lentils, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or parsley.
- This soup can also be made in a slow cooker for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Low Carb Recipes, Chicken, Lentil Soup