CHICKEN LENTIL SOUP | HIGH PROTEIN SOUP RECIPE FOR WEIGHT LOSS | How To Make Chicken Lentil Soup

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth reduces sodium, while bouillon is cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, canola is budget-friendly.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Kale is nutrient-dense, cabbage is often less expensive.

Heat ghee in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and sauté until softened.

Stir in chopped garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.

Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until softened.

Add cumin powder, red chilli powder, black pepper, and salt; mix well.

Pour in water and bring to a boil.

Add red lentils and bay leaves; reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender.

Stir in lemon juice to taste and garnish with coriander leaves before serving.

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