Description
A comforting and wholesome chicken soup infused with anti-inflammatory ingredients that nourish the spirit and body.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 can coconut milk
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 8 oz cremini or shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant and the onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the diced carrots and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken pieces, stir to coat, and cook for 5 minutes until the chicken just begins to brown.
- Pour in the broth, then add the mushrooms and spices. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks, returning it to the pot.
- Stir in the coconut milk and fresh spinach, and heat through for another 5 minutes.
- Taste for seasoning and garnish with freshly chopped herbs before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute chicken with chickpeas for a vegetarian option, and alter the vegetables as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken soup, creamy soup, anti-inflammatory, comfort food, healthy soup