INGREDIENTS
8 cups
chicken broth
1 1/2 cups
dried green lentils
1
large fennel bulb, sliced (or 2 small)
3
carrots, halved lengthwise and sliced
3
celery stalks, diced
1
sweet onion, chopped
2 cloves
garlic, minced
1 tsp
salt
1/2 tsp
black pepper
2 cups
shredded cooked chicken (optional)
3 tbsp
snipped fresh dill, cilantro, or thyme
5
spice (to taste) or your favorite spices