Turmeric Ginger Chicken Soup: 8 Cups of Comfort
A comforting and immune-boosting chicken soup featuring the warming spices of turmeric and ginger. Perfect for a nourishing meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup cooked rice or noodles (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Add shredded chicken and cooked rice or noodles (if using). Heat through.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, you can roast the chicken before shredding.
- Add other vegetables like spinach or kale in the last few minutes of simmering.
- Adjust ginger and turmeric amounts to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approx. 250-300 kcal (varies with additions)
- Sugar: Approx. 5g
- Sodium: Approx. 600mg (varies with broth)
- Fat: Approx. 10g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 15g
- Fiber: Approx. 3g
- Protein: Approx. 25g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 70mg