Chicken and lentil soup - the meal prep manual

Summary

Chicken, carrots, peas, potatoes, and lentils stewed together and flavored with soy sauce, lemon juice, and sriracha for this chicken and lentil soup. this is a one pot meal that can be cooked in under an hour and makes for the perfect warm dish on a cold day.

Step by Step

Step 1

Cut the carrots, celery, onion and garlic into a small dice. ⁣

Step 2

Heat oil over medium heat in large pot. Add onions and sauté until they have begun to soften. Add the carrots, celery and garlic. Cook for 5-10 minutes. ⁣

Step 3

Add the chicken to the pot with the 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 10-15 minutes. ⁣

Step 4

Add in the potatoes and lentils and continue boiling until they have both softened, probably around 10 minutes.⁣

Step 5

Remove the chicken and shred. Return to the pot and add lemon juice, soy sauce, sriracha and peas. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with parsley/cilantro if you wish. ⁣