Lentil & Chicken Soup That Warms You to the Core
This lentil & chicken soup is a hearty, protein-rich comfort food loaded with clean ingredients. Packed with fiber, anti-inflammatory veggies, and lean chicken, it’s a perfect meal prep recipe that’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and full of flavor. Cozy, nourishing, and ready in under an hour!
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (or thighs)
- 1 cup dried brown lentils rinsed
- 2 medium carrots diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon optional, for brightness
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics – In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook 4–5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
- Simmer the Base – Pour in chicken broth. Stir in lentils, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Add Chicken – Nestle raw chicken breasts into the pot. Reduce to simmer. Cover and cook for 25 minutes.
- Shred and Finish – Remove the chicken, shred with two forks, then return to the pot. Simmer another 5 minutes. Taste and adjust salt or add lemon juice.
- Serve It Up – Ladle into bowls and top with chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm with crusty bread or as is.