RED LENTIL AND CHICKEN SOUP - INDIAN STYLE

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This recipe is an adaptation of one of Sara Moulton's. It's Indian-style soup made easy by the use of rotisserie chicken. Feel free to add your own combination of spices if you'd like more flavor!

Provided by LifeIsGood

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 golden delicious apple, peeled and chopped
2 medium celery ribs, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon garam masala, divided
1 1/2 inches piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
4 cups chicken stock
1 cup light coconut milk
1 cup red lentil, rinsed in cold water
2 cups packed skinless cooked chicken, cut into 1/4 inch pieces (from a large rotisserie chicken)
1/2 cup cilantro leaf (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a fairly large pan, over high heat. Once hot, reduce the heat to about medium. Add 1 t garam masala and cook for about 1 minute. Then add the carrots, onion, apple and celery and cook, while stirring a bit, until the mixture has softened up, approximately 8 minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock, coconut milk, ginger and 1 t of the garam masala to the pan. Add the rinsed lentils and bring the soup to a boil (on high heat), then reduce the heat to low and simmer it for approximately 20 to 25 minutes. You just want to get the lentils nice and tender.
  • Add the chicken and the remaining 1 t garam masala to the soup and let it return it to a boil again. Serve. Optional to sprinkle the cilantro over the top of each bowl of soup.

Tyhme Nk
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This is a delicious and healthy soup that is perfect for a cold winter day.


mat eusz
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Asiya Patel
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This is a great soup for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Khadija Sesay
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I'm not a big fan of red lentils, but this soup is delicious! The spices really make the flavor.


Punam Chaudhary
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Inioluwa Jesutofunmi
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I love the combination of red lentils and chicken in this soup. It's a great way to get a healthy dose of protein and fiber.


Pravat Adhikari
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


kenneth joseph
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I made this soup for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Genesis maribel perez barajas
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This is a great soup for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the spices warm you up.


Kgomotso Mpedi
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I'm not usually a fan of lentil soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The red lentils are so creamy and delicious, and the chicken and spices add a lot of flavor.


Sandi D
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so flavorful. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so I don't have to do a lot of dishes.


Faraz korai
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I made this soup last night and it was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.


Itz Nabintou
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful soup. I especially like that it uses red lentils, which are a good source of protein and fiber.


Kobusinge Agnes
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Tayyaba Javed
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This red lentil and chicken soup is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The soup is flavorful and satisfying, and it's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.