Thursday, February 5, 2009

Since it is still COLD outside lets keep you warm inside.

So I made this because my special someone loves Lentils and I had to incorporate it in to something great tasting.....

Mildly Spicy Chicken and Lentil Soup

2 - Chicken Breasts
2 - Cups Chicken Stock
2 - cups water
1 - Cup Lintels
3 - cloves of garlic (finely chopped)
1 - small onion finely diced
3 - stalks celery chopped
2 - medium carrots washed and chopped
1 - bay leaf
2 - tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 - tbsp hot sauce
1 - tbsp black pepper (add more to taste)
2 - tbsp sea salt (add more to taste)
1/4 - tsp nutmeg
1 - tsp lemon pepper

In a large sauce pan add 1 tbsp of olive oil and the chicken saute for about 5 minutes do not brown. Add garlic, onions, celery and carrots saute for 5 more minutes keep an eye and stir as needed to ensure no browning. Add lentils, bay leaf, seasoning, water and chicken stock. Cover and let simmer on medium low for an hour stirring occasionally and reducing the heat as needed.

Prior to serving remove the bay leaf. Serve with toasted bread or a side of warm cornbread.






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