Chicken-lentil soup with jammy onions for a hearty meal

Ingredients for Chicken-lentil soup with jammy onions

• 4 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs, patted dry

• kosher salt

• 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 large onion, thinly sliced

• 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

• 200 g red lentils, rinsed

• 5 ml ground turmeric

• 15 g finely chopped parsley

• 30 ml fresh lemon juice

• plain yogurt (for serving)

How to make Chicken-lentil soup with jammy onions

1. Lightly season the chicken thighs all over with salt and set aside.

2. Heat oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 12–15 minutes.

3. Add the garlic and cook, stirring often, until the garlic is golden and the onion is deep golden brown with lightly charred edges, about 5 minutes.

4. Remove the pot from the heat and transfer the onion and garlic to a plate using a slotted spoon; set aside for serving.

5. Return the pot to medium-high heat, then pour in the lentils and sprinkle over the turmeric. Cook, stirring a few times, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

6. Add the reserved chicken and 1.5 litres of water; season generously with salt and a pinch of pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.

7. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the lentils are tender, about 20–25 minutes.

8. Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it cool slightly. Shred the meat using two forks or your hands, and discard the skin and bones.

9. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and add the parsley. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.

10. Ladle the soup into bowls, drizzle with yogurt, and top with the reserved onion mixture, dividing it evenly.

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