Description
This Anti Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken Soup is a comforting and nourishing dish that not only tastes delicious but also offers health benefits. Packed with immune-boosting ingredients like turmeric, ginger, and garlic, this soup is perfect for chilly days or when you’re feeling under the weather.
Ingredients
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Soup Base:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additions:
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 cups baby spinach
- juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant. Add turmeric, cumin, coriander, pepper, and salt. Cook briefly.
- Cook the Soup: Add carrots, celery, and broth. Place chicken breasts in the pot. Simmer for 20 minutes. Shred chicken, return to pot. Add coconut milk and spinach; cook until spinach wilts.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- This soup freezes well and can be stored for up to 3 months.
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Bone-in chicken thighs can be used for a richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
