Best 3 Chicken Lentil Soup With Kale Recipes

CHICKEN LENTIL SOUP WITH KALE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add onion, carrot, and garlic. Cook, covered, for 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are nearly tender, stirring occasionally.
• Add broth, bay leaves and, if using, dried basil to vegetable mixture. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
• Stir in kale, lentils, salt and black pepper. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered 10 minutes.
• Stir in chicken,tomato, and , if using, fresh basil. Simmer, covered, for 15-20 min more or until kale and lentils are tender.
• Remove bay leaves before serving.

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.

SHREDDED CHICKEN WITH KALE AND LENTILS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Add onion and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add kale and cook, stirring occasionally, until kale is wilted and tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add 1 tablespoon oil and lentils to skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until warmed through, about 20 seconds. Transfer to bowl with kale, toss to combine, and divide among 4 bowls. Top with chicken and squeeze lemon over top.