Kale, Lentil, and Chicken Soup Recipe

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A protein-packed, healthy take on chicken soup. Brought to you by dLife®

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Kale, Lentil, and Chicken Soup Recipe
  • Prep:20 min. Cook: 25 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups cold water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, snipped
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 4 cups chopped kale
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/8 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1-1/2 cups diced cooked chicken breast
  • 1 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried lentils

Directions

  • In large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onion, carrots, and garlic.
  • Cook, covered, for 5 to 7 minutes or until the vegetables are nearly tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add chicken broth and water, then (if using) dried basil to vegetable mixture.
  • Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Stir in kale, salt, and pepper.
  • Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in chicken, tomato, lentils, and (if using) fresh basil.
  • Simmer, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes more or until kale and lentils are tender.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 160 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 612 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 16 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 lean meat, 1/2 fat, 1/4 starch.

Originally published as Kale, Lentil, and Chicken Soup Provided by dLife®

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Reviewed on May. 14, 2012 by Bananscriv

I've never used kale before and was skeptical until I tried it in this recipe. Just like any other great chicken soup, but with the additional satisfaction of making something healthy taste amazing.


Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2011 by catmichel

Was really good and healthy, too. I doubled the amount of lentils and liked the result.

 
 
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