Step 1

Preheat a heavy pot with oil. Add the chopped onions and carrots and sauté them until they soften and the onions turn translucent.

Step 2

Add in the chicken, lentils, bay leaves, cumin, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

Add in the water and bring it to a boil. Drop the heat down low and simmer the soup for 40 minutes (note: you may need to add more water during the simmering process depending on how thick you like your soup).

Step 4

Add the dill and remove it from heat. Enjoy!