Chicken & Lentil Soup with House-Made Miso
Chicken & Lentil Soup with House-Made Miso balances tender chicken and earthy lentils with a rich, nutty depth from miso and peanut butter. Hints of cumin, sage, and chile oil create warmth and subtle heat, while carrots, spinach, and tomatoes keep it fresh. Serve this comforting bowl for a cozy weeknight dinner or a nourishing weekend lunch.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken & Lentil Soup with House-Made Miso, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with oil; spread the soy beans on it.
- 2
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
- 3
Combine the soy beans, peanuts, oyster sauce, tahini, and red pepper flakes in a food processor or blender. Blend to a fine paste. Transfer the paste to a container and add vinegar. Stir to combine. Cover and let sit until the flavors meld, about 2 1/2 hours.
- 4
Heat the chile oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the chicken until nicely browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 5
Combine the chicken and homemade miso in a large pot. Add water, lentils, carrots, spinach, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and stir in peanut butter, chicken bouillon, sage, and cumin. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour.
- Calories 324.61 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 21.67 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 38.2 g 14%
- Total Fat 12.68 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 1.75 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 30.91 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 1072.82 mg High 47%
- Dietary Fiber 16.17 g Good Source 58%
- Total Sugars 15.97 g --
- Added Sugars 12.89 g High 26%
- Calcium 85.95 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 4.83 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 782.87 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 19.72 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 10.47 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Chicken & Lentil Soup with House Made Miso is made with 17 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Carrot, Chicken Bouillon, Chili Oil, and Chopped Spinach. Each serving provides about 324.61 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken & Lentil Soup with House-Made Miso made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Chicken Bouillon, Chili Oil, Chopped Spinach, Diced Chicken Breast. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken & Lentil Soup with House-Made Miso?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 324.61 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken & Lentil Soup with House-Made Miso easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chicken & Lentil Soup with House-Made Miso healthy?
- Chicken & Lentil Soup with House-Made Miso has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 324.61 calories and 21.67 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1072.82 mg (47% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.75 g (9% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 12.89 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Soy, Sesame and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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