I live in Sweden where Thursday is the official unofficial day for soup. This soup is great for Thursdays or ANY day!
Original recipe makes 8 servings
Ingredients
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1/3 cup uncooked converted rice
1/3 cup red lentils
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/3 cup uncooked converted rice
1/3 cup green lentils
2 teaspoons butter or margarine
8 cups water
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 cup cubed cooked chicken
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PREP
15 mins
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COOK
35 mins
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READY IN
50 mins
Directions
- Measure the chicken bouillon granules into a 1 pint jar. Top with 1/3 cup of instant rice, red lentils, dried parsley, pepper, poultry seasoning, 1/3 cup of rice and then the green lentils on top. Seal with a lid and ring for gift giving.
- To make the soup, bring the butter and water to a boil in a large pot. Pour in the contents of the jar and add celery and chicken if using. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 133 kcal
Carbohydrates: 16.7 g
Cholesterol: 16 mg
Fat: 2.9 g
Fiber: 3.6 g
Protein: 9.8 g
Sodium: 312 mg
