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How to Make Red Lentil Soup with Chicken and Turnips

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Published January 8, 2015 by Jennifer. 27 Comments.
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Delicious red lentil soup with chicken. Omit the chicken for an easy vegan dish. 
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Hello PinkWhen readers! Justine from Cooking and Beer here. I’m so pleased to meet all of you! I was absolutely thrilled when Jen asked me to join the contributor team, and I’m super excited to share all of the scrumptious recipes I have hiding up my sleeve. The first recipe to come out of the old vault: this red lentil soup with chicken and turnips.

Don’t be afraid. It’s delicious. I promise. And it pairs perfectly with this skillet cornbread.

Red Lentil SoupHow to Make Red Lentil Soup

New year. New beginnings.

I’m sure most of us are thinking about our resolutions and what we hope to accomplish in 2015, whether it’s food and diet related, keeping our lives organized, or staying fit. I know all of these things cross my mind 1 billion times a day.

I think incorporating healthier foods into our diets tend to be the most common trend, but that doesn’t mean that clean and wholesome eats have to be boring and tasteless. I’m totally going to prove this to you with this red lentil soup!

Red Lentil Soup

I think red lentils totally get the raw end of the deal when it comes to lentil varieties. Green and brown lentils are by far more popular, but red lentils are just as tasty, and I personally think they add the perfect touch of brightness to your food.

How to Make Red Lentil Soup with Chicken and Turnips

What is so great about this soup is not only how easy it is to whip up, but how warm and cuddly it makes you feel on the inside. It’s so warming, making it perfect for those cold winter days. It’s comforting without being ultra heavy.

The recipe can totally be altered to a vegan lentil soup version with the removal of the chicken, thus making it the perfect meatless Monday dinner idea. Turnips add the perfect crunch and supply you with that most necessary Vitamin C, something that we all seem to crave this time of year.

I personally love this soup with some cracked black pepper, diced avocado and fresh micros greens sprinkled on top! Give it a try!

Red Lentil Soup

Red Lentil Soup with Chicken and Turnips

(Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Gluten-Free)

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Serves 8

Ingredients

olive oil
yellow onion, diced
carrots, peeled and diced
celery stalks, diced
cloves of garlic, finely minced
salt and black pepper, to taste
can plum tomatoes, drained and rinsed, chopped
large turnip, peeled and diced
dried red lentils, rinsed
vegetable stock
fully-cooked chicken breast, shredded (may be omitted for a vegan lentil soup version)
flat leaf Italian parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
additional toppings: diced avocado, micro greens, chopped basil)

Instructions

1. To a large dutch oven or soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots and celery and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until fragrant. Season conservatively with a pinch of salt and black pepper.

2. To the pot, add the tomatoes, turnip and red lentils. Stir to combine. Stir in the vegetable stock and increase the heat on the stove to high.

3. Bring the soup to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes or until the turnips are tender and the lentils are cooked through.

4. Add the chicken breast and parsley. Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.

5. Serve the soup immediately garnished with fresh parsley and any additional toppings. Enjoy!

Red Lentil Soup

I hope you guys enjoy this red lentil soup with chicken and turnips. It’s a crowd pleaser around my house! Have a great day everyone! xo

You might also like these brown butter twice baked sweet potatoes or this snap pea and green bean salad.

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Red Lentil Soup with Chicken and Turnips

Delicious red lentil soup with chicken. Omit the chicken for an easy vegan dish. 
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 363kcal
Author Justine Sulia

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 medium carrots peeled and diced
  • 3 celery stalks diced
  • 6 cloves of garlic finely minced
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 28 ounce-can plum tomatoes drained and rinsed, chopped
  • 1 large turnip peeled and diced
  • 2 cups dried red lentils rinsed
  • 8 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 cups fully-cooked chicken breast shredded (may be omitted for a vegetarian version)
  • 1/2 cup flat leaf Italian parsley chopped (plus extra for garnish)
  • additional toppings: diced avocado micro greens, chopped basil)

Instructions

  • To a large dutch oven or soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots and celery and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until fragrant. Season conservatively with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
  • To the pot, add the tomatoes, turnip and red lentils. Stir to combine. Stir in the vegetable stock and increase the heat on the stove to high. Bring the soup to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes or until the turnips are tender and the lentils are cooked through. Add the chicken breast and parsley. Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Serve the soup immediately garnished with fresh parsley and any additional toppings. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 1031mg | Potassium: 1730mg | Fiber: 20g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 8315IU | Vitamin C: 72.7mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 5.4mg
**Nutrition facts are based on my best estimation for this recipe. They may not be accurate depending on what brands you use or modifications you might make to the recipe. For most accurate calculations, I recommend using a nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you use with the recipe.
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January 8, 2015 · 27 Comments

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  1. Tamara says

    January 9, 2015 at 18:00

    I don’t think I’ve ever had red lentils! You’ve sold me on it.

    Reply
  2. Julia @ Swirls and Spice says

    January 10, 2015 at 21:28

    What a great way to include turnips! Pinning!

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  3. Cathy says

    January 11, 2015 at 21:24

    love the combo of lentils and turnips together! Loving soup this season with it being so cold outside! Saying hello from happiness is homemade! 🙂
    Cathy

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  4. Andrea@TablerPartyOfTwo says

    January 12, 2015 at 00:16

    Well, this sounds totally amazing and so healthy. Thanks for sharing on Sunday Features!

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  5. Gina says

    January 12, 2015 at 14:55

    Ohhh this looks delicious. My hubby doesn’t like soups but he is out of town, so I think I will hurry up and make this for myself before he gets back! Thanks for the recipe!

    Gina
    Pink Wings

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  6. Cathy says

    January 13, 2015 at 15:32

    I’ve only ever seen the brown lentils. This sounds like a perfect warm me up on a cold night soup. Thank you for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy

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  7. Shannon {Cozy Country Living} says

    January 14, 2015 at 07:20

    Yum! This looks like such a great comforting soup! I can’t wait to give it a try real soon:)

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  8. Becky at Cooking with Vinyl says

    January 14, 2015 at 10:36

    This looks delicious, and what a really beautiful photo! I’ve followed your social sites and hope we can connect. I’m a new food blogger and love meeting (and learning from) others. I’ll be back to your blog soon. Thanks for sharing. Becky

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    • Jennifer says

      January 14, 2015 at 10:37

      Thanks for stopping in Becky! Congrats on jumping into the world of blogging. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Audrey says

    January 14, 2015 at 12:46

    Oh yum! I love all of the ingredients from the red lentils to the turnips.

    found you on You’re Gonna Love It

    Reply
  10. Julie V. (Somebody's Dinner) says

    January 16, 2015 at 19:57

    Jennifer, I will have to find some red lentils. Most stores sell the greenish brown ones . . . which I love to make soup out of, but yours looks so pretty. Thanks for sharing. Pinned

    Reply
  11. Karly says

    January 18, 2015 at 17:11

    What a comforting and delicious dinner! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!

    Reply
  12. Ginger says

    January 19, 2015 at 08:29

    I love a good comforting soup. Thanks for linking up to Show Me Saturday.

    Reply
  13. Kimberly says

    January 19, 2015 at 15:24

    Hello cute lady! This looks so amazing. I would love some right now. Pinned and tweeted. We appreciate you taking the time to stop by and party with us. It wouldn’t be a party without you! I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm. Lou Lou Girls

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  14. Dee says

    March 24, 2015 at 12:11

    5 stars
    Thank you for the delicious recipe. Whoever doubts trying this recipe…don’t. It is absolutely delicious…Yum..Yum!!!

    Reply
  15. Johanna says

    January 5, 2016 at 16:35

    This sounds like such a delicious soup and I’m hoping to make it this weekend. We usually like a little heat / spice in our food… any suggestions what to add for just a little zing??

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