Description
Heal with turmeric chicken soup. Anti-inflammatory recipe reduces pain & swelling. Quick, easy, & delicious. Try this soothing remedy today.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh turmeric, grated (or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the garlic, ginger, and fresh turmeric (if using), and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Bloom the Spices: Add the ground turmeric (if you didn’t use fresh), cumin, and black pepper to the pot. Stir constantly for 30 seconds.
- Simmer the Soup: Pour in the chicken broth and add the whole chicken breasts or thighs. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the pot and place it on a cutting board. Using two forks, shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
- Add Veggies and Chicken: Return the shredded chicken to the pot along with the carrots and celery. Simmer for another 10-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender but still have a slight bite.
- Finish with Creaminess and Zing: Turn off the heat. Stir in the coconut milk and fresh lemon juice. Taste the soup and add salt as needed.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with plenty of fresh cilantro or parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
A vibrant, golden-hued turmeric chicken soup that is a comforting and powerful, feel-good meal, packed with anti-inflammatory properties and simple, wholesome ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 320 calories
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams