Lentil Soup with Vegetables by Plated Cravings

– 1 tbsp olive oil
– 1 medium onion, chopped
– 2 garlic cloves, minced
– 1 tsp ground coriander
– 1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
– 1 tsp chili powder (optional)
– 1/2 tsp ground ginger
– 2 tsp ground cumin
– 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
– 1 tbsp tomato paste
– 1 large carrot (peeled and diced)
– 2 stalks celery
– 1 1/2 cups brown or green lentils (rinsed and drained (300 g)
– 115 oz can diced tomatoes (400 g)
– 6 cups chicken broth (1.5 l)
– 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (450 g)
– salt and pepper
– fresh coriander or parsley
– sour cream or greek yogurt
– balsamic vinegar

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 13 min
Total Time: 23 min