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Lentil & Chicken Soup

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

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.