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Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken Soup

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A nourishing chicken soup infused with turmeric, garlic, and ginger, offering comfort and health benefits in every bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Heat the chosen oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it starts to soften and turn translucent.
  3. Add the sliced carrots and chopped celery, cooking for an additional 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic, turmeric, ginger, cumin, and black pepper, cooking until the spices release their aromas (about 30 seconds).
  5. Nestle the chicken pieces into the pot and pour in the chicken broth and water, ensuring the liquid covers the chicken by about an inch.
  6. Add the bay leaf and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
  7. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and allow the soup to simmer for 45-60 minutes until the chicken is tender and easy to shred.
  8. Remove the chicken, shred the meat, and return it to the pot.
  9. Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt.
  10. If using coconut milk or leafy greens, add them now and simmer for an extra 2-3 minutes.
  11. Remove the bay leaf and check the seasoning before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.

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