NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground chicken

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 cup yellow onion

0.25 cup carrot

0.25 cup celery

1 clove garlic

3 tbsp dry brown lentils

0.25 cup canned cannellini beans

2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

0.5 tsp dried thyme

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp fresh lemon juice

PREPARATION

• 1

  Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and add the ground chicken, breaking it apart with a spoon until browned and cooked through.

• 2

  Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

• 3

  Stir in the minced garlic and dried thyme, cooking for another minute until the aromatics are fragrant.

• 4

  Pour in the chicken broth and add the dry lentils and cannellini beans, stirring to combine all ingredients.

• 5

  Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid.

• 6

  Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until the lentils are tender and the flavors have melded together.

• 7

  Remove from heat, stir in the fresh lemon juice, and season with sea salt and black pepper before serving.