A comforting and hearty soup made with chicken, rice, and lentils. Perfect for a cozy dinner on a cold day.
Chicken and Rice Lentil Soup
A comforting and hearty soup made with chicken, rice, and lentils.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
- Add the chicken broth, lentils, rice, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the pot.
- Simmer for 1 hour, or until the lentils and rice are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred or chop into small pieces. Return the chicken to the pot.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 26gFat: 8gFiber: 12g
