Creamy Red Lentil Soup with Chicken and Mushrooms

Recipe by Oum Arwa

A comforting velvety soup based on red lentils, enhanced with sautéed chicken, mushrooms and aromatics. Ideal for winter evenings, this simple and tasty recipe can be prepared in just over an hour.

MediumMediterraneanServes 4

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Source Video
17m
Prep
25m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
52m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$6.67
Per serving:$1.67

Critical Success Points

  • Sauté the aromatics without burning the garlic
  • Cook the lentils until tender
  • Sauté the chicken and mushrooms to develop flavor
  • Blend the velouté to achieve a smooth texture

Safety Warnings

  • Watch out for hot oil splatters while sautéing.
  • Handle the immersion blender carefully: the liquid is very hot.
  • Ensure the chicken reaches 75 °C internal temperature to avoid any health risk.

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