Description
This Immune-Boosting Turmeric Chicken Soup is a nourishing, anti-inflammatory comfort meal made with tender chicken, turmeric, garlic, ginger, and vibrant vegetables. Light yet satisfying, it supports wellness and seasonal immunity naturally.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 ยฝ teaspoons ground turmeric
- ยฝ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup chopped kale or spinach
- ยฝ cup uncooked brown rice or quinoa (optional)
- Juice of ยฝ fresh lemon
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro (optional garnish)
- Thin lemon slices (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Dice onion, mince garlic, grate ginger, and slice carrots and celery.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and sautรฉ for 4โ5 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and ginger; cook 1โ2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add turmeric and black pepper; stir for 30 seconds to bloom spices.
- Add carrots and celery; cook for 3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and add chicken pieces.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20โ25 minutes.
- If using rice or quinoa, add during simmer and cook until tender.
- Remove chicken, shred with forks, and return to pot.
- Add kale or spinach and simmer 3โ4 minutes until wilted.
- Stir in lemon juice and salt to taste.
- Simmer 2 additional minutes, then serve warm with optional garnishes.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For lower-carb option, omit grains and add extra greens.
- Bone broth can replace part of the chicken broth for richer flavor.
- Add a pinch of cayenne for gentle heat.
- Store grains separately for meal prep to prevent excess absorption.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmered
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg