Description
A warm and healing Anti Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken Soup packed with vibrant ingredients to uplift your spirits and boost wellness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Chicken thighs or breasts (Use tofu or chickpeas for vegetarian alternative)
- 2 tablespoons Turmeric (Fresh or ground)
- 1 tablespoon Ginger (Fresh, grated)
- 4 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1 medium Onion (Diced)
- 2 medium Carrots (Diced)
- 2 stalks Celery (Diced)
- 6 cups Chicken broth (Low-sodium recommended)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (Freshly squeezed)
- 1 cup Coconut milk (Optional)
- 1 leaf Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper (Freshly ground)
Instructions
- In a large pot, warm a tablespoon of oil over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it turns translucent.
- Next, toss in carrots and celery, cooking for another 3 minutes until they’re slightly softened.
- Stir in garlic, turmeric, ginger, cumin, and black pepper. Cook for about 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Place your chicken pieces into the pot, pour in the chicken broth and enough water to cover it.
- Toss in a bay leaf and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 45-60 minutes.
- Carefully remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning.
- If desired, mix in coconut milk or leafy greens and simmer for additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Anti Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken