"I took this soup on after my eldest son started to work his way through endless containers of a supermarket version. Even better than lentil soup, it contains shreds of chicken and that classic trio of ginger, garlic and chile, with lots of toppings to add at the end. ..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
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4 chicken thighs
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4 chicken drumsticks
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1-2 medium-hot red chiles
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2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
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6 garlic cloves
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6 shallots
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1 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
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12 ounces yellow split peas
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5 cups chicken stock
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1 14-ounce can coconut milk
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4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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coarsely chopped cilantro
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finely sliced scallions
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coarsely chopped roasted peanuts
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finely sliced red chiles