Description
A soothing and nourishing chicken soup with the warming spice of turmeric, perfect for cold weather and boosting wellness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup kale or spinach, roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh lemon juice, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in the turmeric, cumin, and coriander, allowing the spices to toast for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add the sliced carrots and diced celery; bring to a simmer.
- Introduce the shredded chicken and continue to simmer for an additional 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat, then stir in the chopped kale or spinach, allowing it to wilt.
- Finish with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
Notes
For a creamier texture, add a dollop of yogurt before serving. This soup can also be paired with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken soup, turmeric, healthy soup, comfort food, quick soup