CHICKEN LENTIL SOUP WITH KALE

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Healthy, Hearty soup. The aroma while it's cooking is wonderful. I found this in a magazine, made a few changes. You'll love this soup.

Provided by daisyb6107

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup coarsely chopped carrot
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1 -2 bay leaf
4 cups coarsely chopped kale
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breasts, cubed
1 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup dry lentils

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add onion, carrot, and garlic. Cook, covered, for 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are nearly tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add broth, bay leaves and, if using, dried basil to vegetable mixture. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in kale, lentils, salt and black pepper. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered 10 minutes.
  • Stir in chicken,tomato, and , if using, fresh basil. Simmer, covered, for 15-20 min more or until kale and lentils are tender.
  • Remove bay leaves before serving.

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