Stay warm with this delicious and nutritious soup recipe from Chef David.
2 pounds cooked chicken, diced small
2 onions, diced
1 carrot, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
3 tablespoons butter
9 oz pearl barley, soaked overnight
9 oz red lentils, soaked overnight
4 litres chicken stock
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons thyme
Salt & pepper to taste
Sweat onions, carrots and celery in butter until softened, then add cooked chicken and increase heat to medium high. Add chicken stock and bring to a low boil. Reduce heat to medium, then add all remaining ingredients and allow to simmer 35-40 minutes before serving.