Hearty Chicken, Lentil and Rice Soup

Perfect for chilly winter nights, this lovely chicken and rice soup is hearty, satisfying and packed with flavor thanks to our aromatic Success® Jasmine Rice.

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Hearty Chicken, Lentil and Rice Soup

Cooking time
PREP TIME 10 mins
Cooking time
COOK TIME 15 mins
Servings
SERVES 4
Ready in
TOTAL TIME 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 bags Success® Jasmine Rice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1 can (19 oz) lentils, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups spinach, packed
  • 1 cup rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped

Instructions

  • Step 1 

    Prepare rice according to package directions. 

    Step 2 

    Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan set over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, garlic, cumin, salt and chili flakes and sauté for 3 minutes, or until slightly softened. 

    Step 3 

    Stir in lentils and bay leaves. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 10 minutes. Stir in rice, spinach and chicken and cook for 2 minutes, or until spinach is wilted and rice and chicken are heated through. Stir in lemon juice and dill before serving.