What to Serve with Chicken Lentil Soup
This delicious soup is a balanced meal on its own, complete with protein, fiber, and healthy fat; however, it pairs well with crusty bread, fresh baguette, focaccia, and/or a side salad. You can also serve it with a dollop of yogurt or creme fraiche on top.
Do lentils need to be soaked for chicken lentil soup?
While it is best to rinse lentils before cooking and pick them over to remove any pieces of debris, the lentils do not need to be soaked for chicken lentil soup.
Can I use canned lentils?
I do not recommend using canned lentils in this chicken lentil soup recipe. Not only is it difficult to find canned red lentils, but cooking the lentils in the broth helps to break them down and create a creamy lentil soup.
Can you make chicken lentil soup in a slow cooker?
To make chicken and lentil soup in a slow cooker, add all the ingredients to the slow cooker and simmer the soup on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the chicken is cooked. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slower cooker, place it on a cutting board, and shred it into pieces before returning it to the soup. Stir everything until well combined, season to taste, and serve.
Can you make chicken lentil soup in an instant pot?
To make chicken lentil soup in an Instant Pot, place all the ingredients in an Instant Pot, stir to combine, and cover. Press the “soup” button and cook for 30 minutes until the pressure releases. Remove the chicken from the pot, shred it on a cutting board, then return it to the soup and stir until well incorporated.
