Description
This Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken Soup is a comforting and nourishing dish packed with immune-boosting ingredients like turmeric, ginger, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for chilly days or when you need a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 medium carrots (sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
- 1 cup chopped kale or spinach
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5–6 minutes until lightly browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until fragrant. Stir in turmeric, cumin, black pepper, and salt, cooking for 1 minute more.
- Add carrots and celery, then return the chicken to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in kale or spinach and cook for another 2–3 minutes until wilted. Finish with fresh lemon juice. Serve warm, garnished with chopped cilantro if desired.
Notes
- This soup is naturally anti-inflammatory thanks to turmeric and ginger.
- For added benefits, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of apple cider vinegar.
- Swap kale for baby spinach or swiss chard, and use pre-cooked shredded chicken to save time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
