Chicken and Red Lentil Soup

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat oil in a large pot.
  2. 2Heat oil in a large pot.
  3. 3Heat oil in a large pot.
  4. 4Cook the onions until deeply caramelized.
  5. 5Cook the onions until deeply caramelized.
  6. 6Cook the onions until deeply caramelized.
  7. 7Add the garlic and soften it.
  8. 8Add the garlic and soften it.
  9. 9Add the garlic and soften it.
  10. 10Add the chicken, lentils, turmeric, salt, and plenty of pepper, tossing to coat everything.
  11. 11Add the chicken, lentils, turmeric, salt, and plenty of pepper, tossing to coat everything.
  12. 12Add the chicken, lentils, turmeric, salt, and plenty of pepper, tossing to coat everything.
  13. 13Pour in 8 cups of water.
  14. 14Pour in 8 cups of water.
  15. 15Pour in 8 cups of water.
  16. 16Bring to a boil.
  17. 17Bring to a boil.
  18. 18Bring to a boil.
  19. 19Simmer until the lentils break down and the chicken is cooked.
  20. 20Simmer until the lentils break down and the chicken is cooked.
  21. 21Simmer until the lentils break down and the chicken is cooked.
  22. 22Shred the chicken.
  23. 23Shred the chicken.
  24. 24Shred the chicken.
  25. 25Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  26. 26Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  27. 27Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  28. 28Stir in the herbs, seasoning to taste.
  29. 29Stir in the herbs, seasoning to taste.
  30. 30Stir in the herbs, seasoning to taste.
  31. 31Mix the yogurt with lemon juice and a bit of salt (thinning with water if using Greek yogurt).
  32. 32Mix the yogurt with lemon juice and a bit of salt (thinning with water if using Greek yogurt).
  33. 33Mix the yogurt with lemon juice and a bit of salt (thinning with water if using Greek yogurt).
  34. 34Serve the soup topped with a spoonful of the lemony yogurt.
  35. 35Serve the soup topped with a spoonful of the lemony yogurt.
  36. 36Serve the soup topped with a spoonful of the lemony yogurt.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

large pot

Tips

  • The fresh herbs are a must.
  • The lemony yogurt brings the whole thing to life.
  • You can add kale, cumin, a soft-boiled egg, or chili oil to give it your own personality.