Description
A beautiful blend of rich flavors and comforting warmth, perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 10 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon seven spice
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 8 cups low sodium chicken stock
- 1 ¼ cup red lentils, rinsed
- 1 ½ cups chopped baby spinach, parsley, cilantro, dill, and mint
- Lemon wedges (to finish)
- No knead bread (for serving)
Instructions
- Add 3 tablespoons of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté for 16-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove ¼ of the caramelized onions to a paper towel-lined plate for garnish.
- Add the garlic to the pot and cook for an additional 30-60 seconds. Then add turmeric, coriander, seven spice, cayenne, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Bring the soup pot to a boil. Once boiling, add the chicken, lower the heat to low, cover, and cook for 18-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through to a minimum of 165ºF.
- Remove the chicken to a plate and allow it to cool slightly before shredding.
- Bring the soup pot back to a simmer and add the lentils. Discard any foam that rises to the top. Cover, lower the heat to medium-low, and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Add chopped herbs and shredded chicken to the soup. Adjust the thickness with broth if necessary and taste for salt. Add lemon juice if desired.
- Serve with crusty bread and top with caramelized onions.
Notes
Great for busy families or anyone looking for a hearty, nutrient-dense meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg