Description
A nourishing, comforting bowl of healing chicken soup made with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and anti-inflammatory ingredients like ginger, garlic, and turmeric. Perfect for cold days or when you need a boost of warmth and wellness.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
1 large onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
1 teaspoon turmeric powder (or 1 tablespoon fresh turmeric, grated)
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breast
6 cups low-sodium chicken bone broth or stock
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup baby spinach or kale
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook until softened.
Stir in garlic, ginger, and turmeric until fragrant.
Add chicken, broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes until chicken is tender.
Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the pot.
Add spinach or kale; cook until just wilted.
Stir in parsley and lemon juice.
Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving hot.
Notes
You can substitute chicken thighs with rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
For a deeper flavor, use homemade bone broth.
Avoid adding pasta or rice before freezing to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg