Italian Chicken Lentil Soup Recipe

• 1 lb boned and skinned chicken thighs
• 1 med onion minced (1/2 c.)
• 1 med zucchini minced (2 c.)
• 4 med carrots sliced (2 c.)
• 1 c. dry lentils (8 ounce.)
• 4 1/2 c. chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 c. sliced mushrooms (3 ounce.)
• 28 ounce canned diced tomatoes undrained
• 1/4 c. minced fresh basil or possibly 1 Tbsp. dry basil shredded Parmesan cheese if you like

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