Name: Lightened Up Chicken Tikka Masala Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 people
Ingredients: 3 teaspoons garam masala spice mix; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon sweet paprika; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less to taste); ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into ½-inch cubes; 3 tablespoons plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 large cloves garlic (peeled and cracked); 1¼ teaspoons salt (divided); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion (diced); 1 medium green bell pepper (chopped); 1 medium red bell pepper (chopped); 2 large cloves garlic (grated); 1- inch piece fresh ginger (grated); 1 bay leaf; 29 oz can tomato puree (about 3½ cups); 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock, warmed; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; ¼ cup heavy cream or full-fat canned coconut milk (optional); 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro or parsley (for garnish (optional)); Fresh lemon wedges (for serving (optional)); Naan (for serving (optional))