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Middle-Eastern Lentil & Chicken Soup
Middle-Eastern Lentil & Chicken Soup

Middle-Eastern Lentil & Chicken Soup

with Flatbreads & Flaked Almonds

Let’s soup-up this version of a chicken and lentil soup. We’re buffing it out with mild spices to bring a zap to the coconut and tomato base. There are roasted veggies stirred through to bulk it out and serve up with a side of flatbreads for dipping. It’s a powerhouse soup that will be loved by everyone.

Allergens:
Gluten
Soy
Almond

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Always read product labels for the most up-to-date allergen information. Visit hellofresh.co.nz/foodinfo for allergen and ingredient information. If you have received a substitute ingredient, please be aware allergens may have changed

Total40 minutes
Cooking Time
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Serving amount

1

carrot

2 clove

garlic

½ tin

Crushed & Sieved Tomatoes

1 packet

red lentils

(May be present: Gluten. )

2

flatbreads

(Contains: Gluten, Soy; May be present: Eggs, Peanuts, Sesame, Milk, Almond, Brazil Nut, Cashew, Pecan, Pistachio, Walnut, Pine Nut, Hazelnut, Macadamia. )

1 bag

baby spinach leaves

1

white turnip

1 packet

flaked almonds

(Contains: Almond; )

1 sachet

Souk Market Spice Blend

1 sachet

vegetable stock powder

1 packet

chicken breast

1 tin

coconut milk

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

2 cup

water

1 tsp

brown sugar

Nutrition Values

Energy (kJ)3878 kJ
Fat30.9 g
of which saturates15.1 g
Carbohydrate93.5 g
of which sugars16 g
Protein60.8 g
Sodium1568 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Baking Tray
Baking Paper
Large Non-Stick Pan
Medium Pan
Lid

Cooking Steps

1
1

• Preheat oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. • Cut carrot and white turnip into bite-sized chunks. • Place veggies on a lined oven tray. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and toss to coat. Spread out evenly, then roast until tender, 20-25 minutes.

2
2

• While the veggies are roasting, finely chop garlic. Cut chicken breast into 2cm chunks • Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Toast flaked almonds, tossing, until toasted, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.

3
3

• In a medium saucepan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook garlic and souk market spice blend, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. • Add crushed & sieved tomatoes (see ingredients), coconut milk, vegetable stock powder, the water, red lentils and the brown sugar. • Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover with a lid and cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils have softened, 20-22 minutes.

4
4

• When the soup has 5 minutes cook time remaining, return the frying pan to medium-high heat. • Drizzle (or brush) each flatbread with olive oil. Cook flatbreads until golden and warmed through, 1-2 minutes each side. • Return frying pan to high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. When oil is hot, cook chicken, tossing occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

5
5

• Remove saucepan from the heat, add baby spinach leaves, chicken and the roasted veggies. Stir until wilted and season to taste.

TIP: Add an extra dash of water to your soup if you prefer a thinner consistency.

6
6

• Divide Middle Eastern chicken, lentil and veggie soup between bowls. • Top with toasted almonds. Serve with flatbreads. Enjoy!