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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 21 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A chunky soup that makes a delicious high protein lunchtime dish. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter |
1 large carrot, chopped |
1 onion, chopped |
1 leek, whites only, chopped |
1 stalk celery, chopped |
4 ounces mushrooms, chopped |
3 tablespoons dry white wine |
4 cups chicken broth |
2 teaspoons dried thyme |
1 bay leaf |
1/2 cup brown lentils |
8 ounces cooked chicken, diced |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
freshly chopped thyme, to garnish |
Directions:
1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan.
2. Add the carrot, onion, leek, celery and mushrooms; cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until softened.
3. Stir in the wine and chicken broth.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Add the thyme and bay leaf; reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
6. Add the lentils and continue cooking, covered, for another 30 to 40 minutes, or until the lentils are just tender, stirring the soup from time to time.
7. Stir in the diced chicken and season to taste with salt and pepper.
8. Cook until just heated through.
9. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped thyme.
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