Chicken Soup with Lentils and Cream

Ingredients

• Chicken Thighs 4 pieces
• Salad Potatoes 3 pieces
• Onion 1 piece
• Carrot 1 piece
• Lentils 5 oz
• Salt to taste
• Cream 5 oz
• Bay leaf 2 pieces
• Water 5 qt
• Herbs to taste

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Prepare the ingredients, wash the chicken and vegetables.

Step 2

Put the chicken to boil (it will be ready in about 35–40 minutes).

Step 3

Remove the foam from the boiling broth and let it simmer on low heat.

Step 4

Add salt to the broth.

Step 5

While the chicken is cooking, add the chopped carrot to the broth.

Step 6

Add 2 bay leaves.

Step 7

When the chicken is cooked, remove it from the broth, break it into small pieces on a plate, and remove the bones and skin.

Step 8

Return the shredded chicken to the broth.

Step 9

Finely chop the onion and add it to the pot.

Step 10

Finely chop the potatoes and add them to the pot with the broth.

Step 11

Pour in the lentils.

Step 12

Mix everything well and let it cook.

Step 13

As soon as the vegetables and lentils are ready, pour the cream into the pot.

Step 14

Stir everything, bring to a boil, and remove from heat: the soup is ready.

Step 15

Serve in portions, garnish with herbs, and present at the table.