# Chicken and Red Lentil Soup

A simple yet flavorful chicken and red lentil soup with a unique lemony yogurt twist that brings brightness to the dish.

- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1.5 cups red lentils, rinsed
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- Salt
- black pepper
- 1 cup mixed herbs (parsley, dill, mint)
- 1 cup plain full-fat yogurt (regular or Greek)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice

## Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large pot and cook the onions until deeply caramelized.
2. Add the garlic and soften it.
3. Add the chicken, lentils, turmeric, salt, and plenty of pepper, tossing to coat everything.
4. Pour in 8 cups of water, bring to a boil, then simmer until the lentils break down and the chicken is cooked.
5. Shred the chicken, return it to the pot, and stir in the herbs, seasoning to taste.
6. Mix the yogurt with lemon juice and a bit of salt (thinning with water if using Greek yogurt).
7. Serve the soup topped with a spoonful of the lemony yogurt.

## Equipment

- large pot

## Tips

- Give it your own personality by adding kale, cumin, a soft-boiled egg, or even chili oil.
- The lemony yogurt is a small twist that completely changes the flavor and makes the soup bright and soothing.
- Fresh herbs are a must.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRYIIkujlSZ/?igsh=dnc3YW02azY2dmhh
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/0848b0cb-d3d0-41d8-a5e9-ed1e68c855c3
- Extracted: 2026-04-04

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