Description
A warming turmeric chicken soup that is delicious and packed with health benefits.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 1/2 tsp ground turmeric (or 1 tbsp fresh turmeric, grated)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 6 cups bone broth or chicken stock
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish
- Optional: 1/2 cup quinoa, brown rice, or chickpeas for added fiber
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in the turmeric and black pepper, cooking for 1 minute to release the natural oils.
- Add the diced carrots, celery, chicken, and bone broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using forks, then return the shredded chicken to the pot.
- Stir in the fresh spinach or kale until just wilted.
- Add the lemon juice, adjust salt to taste, and garnish with fresh herbs before serving warm.
Notes
For additional nutrition, consider adding quinoa, brown rice, or chickpeas. Can also be made in a slow cooker.
