Description
Discover the comforting and healing benefits of Grandma’s Turmeric Chicken Soup. Packed with anti-inflammatory spices, fresh veggies, and tender chicken, this recipe is perfect for cozy family meals or when you’re feeling under the weather.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large carrot, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup chopped kale or spinach
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa or rice (optional)
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in sliced carrot and celery; cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add Spices:
- Mix in ground turmeric, ginger, cumin, and black pepper.
- Cook for 1 minute until spices are fragrant.
- Add Broth and Chicken:
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Add shredded chicken and chopped kale or spinach to the pot.
- Include cooked quinoa or rice if desired.
- Simmer for 5-10 minutes until greens are wilted and soup is heated through.
- Finish and Serve:
- Stir in lemon juice and season with salt.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Enjoy:
- Serve hot for a nourishing, anti-inflammatory meal.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with chickpeas and use vegetable broth.
- Adjust the spices to taste for more or less heat.
- This soup freezes well—perfect for meal prep!
