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A steaming bowl of High Protein Lentil Soup with chicken and spinach

High Protein Lentil Soup

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups dried brown lentils, rinsed
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 large carrots , diced
  • 2 stalks celery , diced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 6 cups low -sodium chicken bone broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add diced chicken breast and cook until browned on all sides, approximately 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté until vegetables are softened, about 6 minutes.
  4. Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika; cook for 60 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add rinsed lentils, chicken bone broth, and diced tomatoes with their juices.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
  7. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
  8. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper, then serve warm.