Afghan Chicken Soup Recipe | Traditional Afghan Chicken Soup

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
• 8 cups chicken stock
• 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 large tomato, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup basmati rice, rinsed
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp saffron threads, steeped in 2 tbsp hot water
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Kosher salt, to taste