Lentil & Chicken Soup

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Lentil & Chicken Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Normal Eating Stage
Cuisine: Bariatric Friendly
Calories: 152

Ingredients
  

  • 250g (9oz) chicken breast, diced
  • 150g (3/4 cup) red split lentils, rinsed
  • 1 carrot, diced (approx. 100g)
  • 1 celery stalk, diced (approx. 100g)
  • 1 onion, diced (approx. 150g)
  • 1 litre (4 cups) low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and cook the onion, carrot and celery for 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add the diced chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned on the outside.
  3. Stir in the lentils and stock, bring to a simmer, and cook for 20-25 minutes until the lentils and chicken are fully cooked and the soup has thickened slightly.
  4. Season to taste and serve warm.

Nutrition information

Per 100g Per serving (353g)
Energy 180kJ / 43kcal 636kJ / 152kcal
Fat 1.2g 4.1g
of which saturates 0.2g 0.7g
Carbohydrate 3.5g 12.4g
of which sugars 0.9g 3.3g
Fibre 0.7g 2.6g
Protein 4.7g 16.5g
Salt 0.1g 0.5g
Barry
This one's brilliant to keep in the freezer in individual portions for days when you need something warm and easy without any effort.