# Chicken and Red Lentil Soup

This is a simple chicken and lentil soup that tastes incredibly good, featuring caramelized onions and a lemony yogurt topping.

- 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
- 8 cups water

## 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. Chop mixed fresh herbs (parsley, dill, mint).
6. Mix the yogurt with lemon juice and a bit of salt (thinning with water if using Greek yogurt).
7. Shred the cooked chicken.
8. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir in the chopped fresh herbs, seasoning to taste.
9. Serve the soup topped with a spoonful of the lemony yogurt and garnish with fresh herbs and pepper.

## Equipment

- large pot
- knife
- chopping board
- lemon squeezer
- mixing bowl
- spoon
- fork
- ladle

## Tips

- The fresh herbs are a must for a bright and soothing soup.
- The lemony yogurt topping brings the whole dish to life.
- Personalize the soup by adding kale, cumin, a soft-boiled egg, or chili oil.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRYIIkujlSZ/?igsh=MWQ4bTNiMjNnMjRoag==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/836e9e31-a12b-4f5c-b51b-d77394adba1f
- Extracted: 2025-11-23

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