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Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken Soup

Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken Soup is a comforting and nourishing meal packed with healing ingredients. Turmeric, ginger, and black pepper provide anti-inflammatory benefits, while chicken and vegetables offer protein and essential nutrients. Perfect for cozy evenings or when you need an immunity boost.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken Soup
Yield: 6

Materials

  • - 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 the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent.
  • - Add the sliced carrot and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes until they begin to soften.

Add Spices:

  • - Stir in the ground turmeric, ginger, cumin, and black pepper.
  • - Cook for about 1 minute until the spices become fragrant.

Add Broth and Chicken:

  • - Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • - Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.

Combine Ingredients:

  • - Add the shredded cooked chicken and chopped kale or spinach to the pot.
  • - If using, add the cooked quinoa or rice.
  • - Simmer for another 5-10 minutes until the greens are wilted and the soup is heated through.

Finish and Serve:

  • - Stir in the lemon juice and add salt to taste.
  • - Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.