Chunky lentil, chicken and tomato broth
- Portion size: Serves 4
- Hands-on time 10 min, simmering time 30 min
- Difficulty: easy
This gluten-free soup recipe is packed with hearty lentils and topped with a dollop of cooling, refreshing yogurt.
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
- 3 free-range chicken breasts, sliced into bite-size pieces
- 2 medium leeks, finely sliced
- 2 x 400g tins puy or green lentils, drained and rinsed
To serve
- Lemon juice, fresh coriander leaves and greek yogurt
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Method
- In a large, deep saucepan, heat the oil over a medium-high heat. Add the onion and carrot, then fry for 5-10 minutes until they start to soften and colour.
- Add the garlic, cumin and garam masala and fry for 2-3 minutes until the spices smell fragrant. Add the chopped tomatoes and 300ml water and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken and leeks. Simmer for 10 minutes or until tender and nearly cooked through. Stir in the lentils and simmer for 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper, then serve with a squeeze of lemon juice, coriander leaves and a dollop of yogurt.
Nutrition
- 346kcals Calories
- 5.6g (1g saturated) Fat
- 39.3g Protein
- 28.9g (12.6g sugars) Carbs
- 11.1g Fibre
- 1.5g Salt
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