Caramelize the onions and garlic

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• Cook the onions until deeply caramelized, stirring occasionally.
• Add the garlic and cook until softened.

Add the chicken, lentils and spices

• Add the chicken, red lentils, turmeric, salt and plenty of pepper.
• Toss everything to coat well.

Simmer the soup

• Pour in the water and bring to a boil.
• Lower the heat and simmer until the lentils break down and the chicken is cooked through.

Shred the chicken and add the herbs

• Shred the chicken and return it to the pot.
• Stir in the mixed herbs and season to taste.

Make the lemony yogurt

• Mix the yogurt with the lemon juice and a bit of salt.
• Thin with a little water if using Greek yogurt.

Serve

• Ladle the soup into bowls.
• Top each with a spoonful of the lemony yogurt.