Spicy Lentil Soup with Chicken

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 166.1

Total Fat: 1.1 g
Cholesterol: 22.8 mg
Sodium: 69.5 mg
Total Carbs: 22.9 g
Dietary Fiber: 8.2 g
Protein: 17.5 g

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Introduction

Hearty soup for spicy taste buds that is great for cold winter days, or any time of year. Good source of low-fat protein. Hearty soup for spicy taste buds that is great for cold winter days, or any time of year. Good source of low-fat protein.

Minutes to Prepare: 20

Minutes to Cook: 30

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 lb. dry lentils

8 oz. chicken breast. cuts into strips

1 cup diced celery

1 cup shredded carrots

1 medium onion, chopped

4-5 cloves garlic, minced

1-2 cups kale, shredded

1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (optional)

Cumin, to taste

Red Pepper Flakes,to taste

Salt & Pepper, to taste

Tips

Eat with dash or two of tabasco for an extra kick

Directions

Put 8-12 cups water in stock pot on high heat. Add diced celery, carrots, onion, garlic, and jalapeno pepper. After 5 minutes, add the dry lentils, chicken breast strips and spices. After the foam of the lentils has boiled away, cover with the lid and turn the heat down to medium-low. Add-in the chopped kale. Simmer ingredients together for 30 minutes.

Serving Size: Serves 6-8