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Chicken and Red Lentil Soup

Soup is not quite good enough to describe this dish. It has a vibe of it’s own! This recipe is an absolute delight—easy to prepare and absolutely bursting with flavour.

Don’t forget to take it to another level by dunking in warm, buttered bread or Shemin’s Award Winning Chapatis and Naans.

Serves

3-4

The star of the show

Gluten free
Shemin's Mild Curry Paste
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Shemin's Mild Indian Curry Paste

Shemin’s Mild Curry Paste brings together a carefully balanced mix of spices to create a warm, aromatic curry without the heat. Made using our family recipe, it’s perfect for mild, comforting dishes that are full of flavour and easy to enjoy any day of the week. A simple way to cook delicious, family-friendly curries at home.
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Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 50g Shemin’s Indian, Goan, or Massaman Curry Paste
  • 75g dry red lentils, rinsed until the water runs clear
  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 750ml chicken stock
  • 250g cooked shredded chicken
  • coriander and sliced spring onions for serving

How to make Chicken and Red Lentil Soup

  1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onions and cook until lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, one more minute.
  2. Turn the heat to low and stir in the tomato paste, Shemin’s Curry Paste, and a splash of water. Cook until the spices are fragrant, and everything is well-coated in the paste, about 1 minute.
  3. Turn the heat back up to medium-high. Add the lentils, carrots, and chicken stock, and bring the mixture to a boil. Simmer until the lentils and carrots are soft, about 20 minutes.
  4. Stir in the cooked shredded chicken and garnish with fresh coriander and spring onions, if desired
  5. Serve with buttered bread or Shemin’s Indian Breads.

Tips

Tips:

  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last around 4 days in the fridge.
  • You can also freeze the soup for up to 3 months. I recommend freezing it in individual portions for easier thawing. To reheat, thaw in the fridge overnight and microwave until heated through or reheat on the stovetop.
  • You can add more vegetables and omit the chicken to make this soup vegan.

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