• 1 Tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 4 celery stalks, sliced
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 8 cups low-sodium chicken stock
• 2/3 cup lentils
• 1 can (19 oz) tomatoes, chopped
• 3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
• 2 lbs cooked chicken, cubed
• 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 small avocado, peeled and sliced

Directions

1. In Dutch oven, heat butter. Add garlic, onion and celery. Saute until vegetables are tender. Season with black pepper, cumin and red pepper flakes.
2. Add chicken stock, lentils, tomatoes and carrots. Simmer, covered, 30 minutes, or until carrots are tender.
3. Add chicken, zucchini and peas.
4. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes longer, or until vegetables are tender. Garnish with avocado slices.