Immune Boosting Chicken Turmeric Soup
A nourishing and flavorful chicken turmeric soup packed with immune-boosting ingredients like fresh turmeric, garlic, ginger, and lemon. Perfect for supporting your health during cold seasons or anytime you need a comforting, wholesome meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon fresh turmeric root, grated
3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Salt to taste
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent.
Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and grated turmeric root; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in sliced carrots and celery; cook for 3-4 minutes to slightly soften the vegetables.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the chicken breasts to the pot.
Add ground black pepper, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir in the chopped spinach.
Simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes until the spinach wilts.
Remove the bay leaf and stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
Taste and add salt as needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm.