Description
A quick and nutritious soup featuring tender chicken, lentils, rice, and fresh spinach, infused with aromatic spices.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 cup lentils, rinsed
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in the curry powder and ground cumin and cook for about a minute.
- Add rinsed lentils, rice, and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer until the lentils and rice are tender—approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and fresh spinach. Cook until the spinach is wilted but still vibrant green.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
For a creamier soup, consider using an immersion blender. You can customize by adding seasonal vegetables or adjusting spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: South Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg