Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of this Anti Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken Soup, a nourishing dish that delights both the palate and the body. This vibrant soup is a perfect blend of tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices, making it ideal for cozy family dinners or meal prep throughout the week. The star ingredient, turmeric, not only infuses the soup with a rich golden hue but also offers immune-boosting properties to help fend off colds during chilly days. Enjoy a bowl full of flavor and nutrition that warms your soul.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 large leek, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced
- 3 large carrots, thinly sliced
- 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless thighs or breasts
- 1 (10 ounce) bag frozen peas (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, sliced leeks, carrots, celery, and salt. Sauté for 14–16 minutes until tender.
- Stir in chopped garlic, turmeric, and poultry seasoning; cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and coconut milk. Add raw chicken, ensuring it is submerged. Simmer partially covered for 15–20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken to shred into bite-sized pieces; return to the pot with peas and parsley. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and black pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
