New York Times Top 50 Recipes of 2025 | Chicken and Red Lentil Soup by @nytcooking @*andybaraghani*
Ingredients
– 3 tbsp olive oil
– 2 large onions, thinly sliced
– 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
– 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
– 1½ 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
Steps:
Heat oil in a large pot and cook the onions until deeply caramelized, then add the garlic and soften it. Add the chicken, lentils, turmeric, salt, and plenty of pepper, tossing to coat everything. Pour in 8 cups of water, bring to a boil, then simmer until the lentils break down and the chicken is cooked. Shred the chicken, return it to the pot, and stir in the herbs, seasoning to taste. Mix the yogurt with lemon juice and a bit of salt (thinning with water if using Greek yogurt), then serve the soup topped with a spoonful of the lemony yogurt
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21 Comments
Okay, I made it! Some of the eaters disliked the herbs. Mint and dill can be strong for some people.
simpler red lentil soup! 1 cup red lentils, i chopped onion, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, 6 cups water. cook /simmer for about 1 hour. stick/immesion blend until smooth. people love it and ask about the cream! pressure cook for 30 mins and 5 cups water.
I live in New Mexico and I couldn’t find any cumin in the spice isle. I gave up all hope until I found it in the rat poison aisle. It’s just labeled cumin but I think it’s only used here as a rat deterrent because of the smell. The neighbors asked if I had a rat problem. Not sure why it’s a spice in some places. Not in New Mexico.
I made this and it was so delicious and filling
Where is the recipe?
Gotta be honest, sounds and looks very average? Does the yoghurt contain like 3 ingredients? The most common ingredients in any dressing. Lemon juice, salt and vinegar?
I don't get it. It's a regular chicken lentil soup
Broth or stock might be more flavorful than water
Soups looks delish. Why was the lental not washed?
You don't need to soak the lentils? Gamechanger for me if so as I always forget to soak in advance
bad
saw this randomly today and since it was a bit chilly I made it while just adding a bit more spice and this is wonderful and so easy to make.
Add fetta cheese!
Oh that was good! Had this yesterday and we loved it
Wash your lentils
never been impressed with nyt recipes, but ill give this a whirl
"Created by Award winning chef….????" It is an Indian /Iranian/ Parsi dish…..that fellow called Andy whatsoever just coped it !!! And Didn't even bother to give it an American twist !!!
have made this twice. it's very very good, but it calls for 8 cups water. use at least half broth/stock, if not all.
Please always wash lentils
What is up with every one of these recipes having yogurt, cream, or some other kind of strong dairy product beyond just basic butter.
i swear these scripts are so clearly ai written
Parsley tastes like grass lose it. My goats wont eat kale.