A step-by-step recipe for lentil soup with smoked chicken: a list of ingredients and the technology for preparing the first course. Video recipes.
Smoked Chicken Lentil Soup is a delicious and highly nutritious first course. It turns out to be rich, but at the same time quite light, therefore it can even be used in a diet menu.
This dish is an excellent alternative to smoked pea soup. And there are many reasons for this. First of all, lentils cook much faster than peas. Secondly, these flat grains are characterized by great benefits, because they contain various trace elements and vitamins, as well as omega fatty acids. Most of them are preserved during cooking. Third, peas often cause bloating and are hard on the digestive system, while lentils do not.
We use smoked chicken as smoked meats. Breast is best, because it can be easily separated from the bone and chopped into equal cubes. It helps to significantly improve the taste of the soup, making its aroma bright and appetizing. The ready-made broth will be to taste in the cold season and will support health during a cold.
The following is a detailed recipe for lentil soup with smoked chicken with a photo of the entire cooking process. We suggest preparing this simple dish for your next dinner.
See also how to make lentil mushroom soup.
- Caloric content per 100 g - 108 kcal.
- Servings - 5
- Cooking time - 40 minutes
Ingredients:
- Potatoes - 3 pcs.
- Water - 2 l
- Carrots - 1 pc.
- Onions - 1 pc.
- Red lentils - 200 g
- Smoked chicken - 400 g
- Greens - 1 bunch
- Spices to taste
Step by step preparation of lentil soup with smoked chicken
1. Before making a recipe for lentil soup with smoked chicken, you need to prepare the food. Wash potato tubers, peel and cut into cubes. Separate the chicken meat from bones, cartilage, remove excess fat and skin, then also cut into cubes. Place both ingredients in a saucepan and fill with water. It is also necessary to familiarize yourself with the lentil manufacturer's recommendations for its preparation. Sometimes pre-soaking is required.
2. Fry peeled and chopped onions with carrots in a pan with a little oil to soften the vegetables.
3. Put the saucepan on the fire and bring to a boil. At this point, add the carrots and onions. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Boil the potatoes for about another 10 minutes and add the lentils. Another 10 minutes on the fire, and turn it off. The soup should be slightly infused under the lid for the taste to become rich. Then add chopped greens.
5. Fill deep bowls for serving. You can add a lump of butter.
6. Incredibly fragrant, hearty and very healthy lentil soup with smoked chicken is ready! Together with him, we serve croutons, lavash or any other fresh bread.
See also video recipes:
1. Lentil soup with smoked meats
2. Delicious lentil soup
