Description
A warm and nourishing turmeric chicken soup, packed with flavor and health benefits.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 cup chopped kale or spinach
- Salt to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Toss in the minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the turmeric, cumin, and black pepper, creating a flavor base.
- Add the chicken thighs, mixing everything together, and cook until no longer pink, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- After 15 minutes, add in the carrots and celery, allowing them to soften.
- Before serving, stir in the kale or spinach and lemon juice. Season generously with salt to taste.
Notes
Fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley can elevate the dish. This soup freezes well for up to two months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: chicken soup, turmeric, healthy soup, comfort food, anti-inflammatory