Smoked Chicken And Lentil Soup

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 leek, split and thinly sliced
• 2 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic
• 1 cup lentil
• 2 cups water
• Bouquet Garni
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 pound smoked chicken, cubed

1. 1.telt butter in large saucepan. Add leeks, carrots, onion and garlic. Cook 4-5 minutes until slightly softened.
2. 2.tinse and drain lentils, check for stones. Add to the vegetables with 2 cups water and bouquet garni. Bring to boil, reduce heat and cook for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are just tender.
3. 3.tdd the chicken, season to taste with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until lentils are done. Remove parsley and bay leaves.

butter, carrot, onion, garlic, lentil, water, bouquet garni, chicken stock, chicken

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/smoked-chicken-and-lentil-soup-50116291 (may not work)