Immune Boosting Chicken Turmeric Soup
A nourishing and flavorful chicken turmeric soup packed with immune-boosting ingredients like fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, and vegetables. Perfect for supporting your health and warming you up on chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup kale, stems removed and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the ground turmeric, ground cumin, ground black pepper, ground coriander, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
Pour in the chicken broth and water, stirring to combine.
Add the sliced carrots, celery, and diced sweet potato to the pot. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the soup and simmer for an additional 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
Stir in the chopped kale and cook for 3-5 minutes until wilted.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice. Taste and add salt as needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.