Best Lentil Okra And Chicken Soup Recipes

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CHICKEN AND LENTIL SOUP



Chicken and Lentil Soup image

This delicious, hearty chicken and lentil soup made withcilantro, cumin and spices is perfect for warming your belly on those cold winter nights. What's more, it's easy to make, economical and very satisfying.

Provided by Gina

Categories     Dinner     Soup

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb dried lentils
12 oz 3 boneless skinless chicken thighs, all fat trimmed
8 cups water
1 tbsp chicken Better than Bouillon
1 small onion
2 scallions
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
3 cloves garlic
1 medium ripe tomato
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp ground annato (or Spanish paprika, or even Sazon)
salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • In a large pot combine lentils, chicken, water and chicken bullion.
  • Bring to a boil, covered over medium-low heat until chicken is cooked, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken and shred, return to the pot
  • Meanwhile, in a chopper or by hand, mince the onions, scallions, cilantro, garlic, and tomato.
  • Add to the lentils with garlic powder, cumin, oregano and annato and cook, covered until the lentils are soft, about 25 more minutes, adding more water as needed if too thick.
  • Adjust salt to taste as needed.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 1/3 cup, Calories 263 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 23.5 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 503.5 mg, Fiber 6.5 g, Sugar 1.5 g

OKRA AND LENTIL DAAL



Okra and Lentil Daal image

A spicy vegetable and lentil dal, a perfect accompaniment for an Indian meal or serve as a veggie main dish.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Lentil

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup olive oil
1 onion, sliced
1 teaspoon cumin seed
2 cinnamon sticks, broken up
12 1/2 ounces red lentils
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
4 1/2 cups water
1 large tomatoes, halved
24 okra, topped and tailed

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan and cook the onion with the cumin seeds and cinnamon over a medium heat for 5-10 minutes, until the onion is beginning to brown.
  • Add the lentils, coriander, chili powder and turmeric. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the water and then add the tomato and okra.
  • Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 25 minutes, until the okra and lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.5, Fat 29.5, SaturatedFat 4.2, Sodium 25.8, Carbohydrate 67.1, Fiber 14, Sugar 3.3, Protein 26.2

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