Morrocan Lentil Soup
Servings 2 servings
Calories 421kcal
Ingredients
- 4 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless cut into bite sized pieces
- 1/2 tsp Jerk Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Onion diced small
- 1/4 cup Carrots peeled and diced small
- 1/4 cup Celery diced small
- 2 cloves Garlic sliced
- 4 cups Chicken broth more if needed
- 2 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup Red lentils
- 4 Crackers
- Fresh parsley garnish
Instructions
- Toss the chicken with jerk seasoning and smoked paprika.
- Heat a pot over medium heat. Once hot , add the oil. Sauté the onion, carrot, celery and garlic until the onion starts to soften. Add in the chicken and brown well on all sides. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the broth, thyme, and lentils. Bring to a simmer until lentils are soft and the soup builds flavor. (if the soup is too thick thin it out with a little more broth) Remove the thyme sprigs. Season with salt and pepper to taste
- Ladle into bowls and serve with crackers. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 1873mg | Potassium: 1161mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3216IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 5mg