Best Lentil Chowder Recipes

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LENTIL CHOWDER



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This is a recipe I got out of a magazine (around 20 years ago) that really fills you up on a cold day. The main ingredients (lentils, ham, mushrooms, carrots, celery, onions) can cook all day in either a crockpot, or a stove-top pot - although I have always made it in a crock pot. The addition of mushroom soup, beef boullion granules and parsley help with the overall taste and seasoning. This recipe is easily adjusted for personal taste (can omit one of the vegetables, or add more/less of one) and takes very little preparation time. The soup tastes great as a leftover, too!

Provided by Midwest Mama

Categories     Chowders

Time 8h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb cooked ham, chunks (97% fat free is best and comes packaged)
1/2 lb dry lentils
1 1/2 cups celery, sliced
1 1/2 cups carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces (whole from can or chopped)
1/4 cup parsley, snipped (fresh or dried)
3 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
6 cups water

Steps:

  • In a crockpot combine all ingredients.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and cook on low setting of 8 to 10 hours (or on high setting for 4 to 5 hours).
  • Refrigerate unused portions (tastes great reheated).
  • Note: If you like a "chunkier" soup, add less water.

CHICKEN, LENTIL & SWEETCORN CHOWDER



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A winter warmer without the calories. Try making double and freezing for extra-quick midweek meals

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Soup

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 spring onions, trimmed and thinly sliced
850ml chicken stock
250g potatoes, diced
300ml skimmed milk
250g skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
140g frozen or canned sweetcorn
410g can Puy lentils or green lentils, rinsed and drained
chopped chives, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Place the spring onions in a large pan with 6 tbsp stock and seasoning. Cover and cook for 2-3 mins until softened. Add the potatoes, the rest of the stock and the milk. Bring to the boil and simmer gently, partially covered, for 10 mins or until the potatoes are just tender. Ladle out about a quarter of the mixture into a blender and whizz until smooth. Stir back into the pan.
  • Add the chicken, sweetcorn and lentils to the pan and cook for 5-7 mins more or until the chicken is cooked. Check the seasoning and serve in warm bowls, scattered with chopped chives (if using).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 0.75 milligram of sodium

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