Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic clove (minced)
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup dry red lentils
  • 2 large carrots (sliced)
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • Cilantro (for serving)

Instruction

  • In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onions; cook until lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, one more minute.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, smoked paprika, cumin, turmeric, salt and pepper and cook until the spices are fragrant, and everything is well coated in the paste, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the lentils, carrots and chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Simmer until the lentils and carrots are soft, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the shredded chicken and serve with fresh cilantro, if desired.