Chicken Lentil Soup

January 01, 2016

A comforting & nutritious bowl of vegetables, rice & lentils this Chicken Lentil Soup is gluten free and low calorie. A delicious bowl of warmth for a cold day!

1/2 cup dried lentils
1/2 cup rice or barley (if not gluten intolerant)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup carrots, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 tsp basil
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp rosemary
1/4 tsp pepper
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken (1/2 pound), chopped (I baked 3 chicken breasts in the oven at 350 for 25 minutes)
1 15 oz can diced tomatoes

Rinse lentils under cold water, drain & set aside Heat olive oil in large saucepan, add celery, carrots, bell pepper & garlic Cook until tender Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, basil, oregano, rosemary,...
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Nutritions

Calories
811

Sodium
274mg
11% DV

Fat
45g
69% DV

Protein
65g
130% DV

Carbs
17g
5% DV

Fiber
9g
37% DV