Description
A comforting and nourishing soup that combines chicken and fresh vegetables with the powerful properties of turmeric and ginger, perfect for chilly days or when you’re feeling under the weather.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a bit of oil over medium heat and sauté the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add the turmeric and ginger, stirring to combine.
- Add the chicken breast and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice before serving. You can also substitute chicken breast with thighs for a richer taste or add a pinch of red pepper flakes for spice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: turmeric chicken soup, healthy soup, immune boosting soup