Description
A comforting and nutritious turmeric chicken soup that warms the soul and boosts wellness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs or whole chicken pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced into rounds
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons ground turmeric (or 3 tablespoons fresh, grated)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt to taste
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup cooked rice, quinoa, or noodles
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Toss in the sliced carrots and chopped celery, sautéing until they brighten in color, about another 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, ground turmeric, grated ginger, ground cumin, and black pepper. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Nestle in the chicken pieces, pour in the chicken broth and water, add the bay leaf, bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
- Simmer for 45-60 minutes until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken pieces, let cool slightly, shred them, and return to the pot.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice, coconut milk, and greens, and let simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt. Serve garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or naan. Ideal for storing leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: turmeric, chicken soup, anti-inflammatory, healthy recipes, comfort food