Name: Mexican Chicken Lentil Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 small white onion, chopped; 8 cups chicken stock; 2 cups (or one 16-ounce jar) salsa verde,homemadeor store-bought; 2 cups uncooked green or brown lentils; 1/2 cup frozen or canned whole-kernel corn; 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper, to taste; recommended toppings: diced avocado, chopped fresh cilantro, jalapeño slices, cheese (cotija, queso fresco or Monterrey Jack), fresh lime wedges

Prep Time

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

30m

This Mexican Chicken Lentil Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, lentils, and a zesty salsa verde. With a touch of spice from green chiles and jalapeños, this soup is perfect for a cozy and satisfying meal, topped with avocado, cilantro, and cheese for extra flavor.

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Servings: 8

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1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 small white onion, chopped

8 cups chicken stock

2 cups (or one 16-ounce jar) salsa verde,homemadeor store-bought

2 cups uncooked green or brown lentils

1/2 cup frozen or canned whole-kernel corn

1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles

2 teaspoons ground cumin

sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper, to taste

recommended toppings: diced avocado, chopped fresh cilantro, jalapeño slices, cheese (cotija, queso fresco or Monterrey Jack), fresh lime wedges

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

448kcal

22%
Fat

8g

0%
Saturated Fat

2g

0%
Carbohydrates

46g

2%
Fiber

14g

0%
Sugar

5g

0%
Protein

50g

2%
Cholesterol

32mg

1%
Sodium

658mg

32%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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