Chicken And Red Lentil Soup

A flavorful and hearty soup featuring chicken, red lentils, and a mix of fresh herbs, topped with a lemony yogurt.

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Cook time: 60 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 pieces large onions
• 6 pieces garlic cloves
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1.5 cups red lentils
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 0 salt
• 0 black pepper
• 8 cups water
• 0 chicken
• 1 cup mixed herbs (parsley, dill, mint)
• 1 cup plain full-fat yogurt
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 0 salt
• 0 lemony yogurt

Instructions

1. Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add 2 large onions, thinly sliced, to the pot and cook until deeply caramelized.
3. Add 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, to the pot and cook until softened.
4. Add 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken thighs, 1½ cups of rinsed red lentils, 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric, salt, and plenty of black pepper to the pot. Toss to coat everything.
5. Pour in 8 cups of water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the lentils break down and the chicken is cooked through.
6. Remove the chicken from the pot, shred it, and return it to the pot.
7. Stir in 1 cup of mixed herbs (parsley, dill, mint) and season the soup to taste.
8. In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup of plain full-fat yogurt with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and a bit of salt. Thin with water if using Greek yogurt.
9. Serve the soup in bowls, topped with a spoonful of the lemony yogurt.