Description
This comforting turmeric chicken soup is not only hearty but also packed with anti-inflammatory benefits, perfect for cold days and family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Chicken (breast or thighs)
- Turmeric
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Carrots
- Celery
- Onions
- Fresh parsley or cilantro
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop the chicken, carrots, celery, onions, and garlic.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until tender, about 4-5 minutes. Follow with minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken: Toss in your chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.
- Introduce the spices: Sprinkle in turmeric, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Pour in the broth: Add the chicken or vegetable broth, bringing it to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Incorporate the veggies: Add the chopped carrots and celery. Let the soup simmer for another 10-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Finish with herbs: Stir in your chopped herbs just before serving.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Serve and enjoy: Ladle the soup into bowls.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with chickpeas or tofu, and use vegetable broth. This soup freezes well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: turmeric soup, anti-inflammatory soup, healthy soup, chicken soup, comforting soup