Turmeric Chicken Soup Recipe

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4.9

48 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    36 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    393 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    American

Turmeric Chicken Soup Recipe

Turmeric Chicken Soup is one of the best chicken soup recipes ever. Made with anti-inflammatory turmeric and ginger, the flavor is hard to resist.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 3 carrots
  • 3 celery ribs
  • 4 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 inch fresh ginger , minced
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 ¼ pounds chicken thighs (boneless & skinless)
  • 12 ounces sweet potato , cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup canned coconut milk , stirred well before measuring
  • Lemon wedges , for serving (optional)
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Instructions

  1. Add the olive oil to a large soup pot over medium heat. Saute the onion, carrot, and celery for 5 minutes. Then add the garlic, ginger, turmeric, and thyme and stir for 1 more minute.
  2. Immediately pour the water into the pot to prevent the spices from burning to the bottom. Then add in the chicken, sweet potatoes, salt, and black pepper. Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat.
  3. Once the soup is boiling, lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover the pot and let the soup cook for 20 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.
  4. When the chicken is cooked, use tongs to carefully transfer it to a cutting board. Use 2 forks to shred the chicken, or a sharp knife to chop it into bite-sized chunks. Return the chicken to the soup, then stir in the cup of coconut milk.
  5. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste. (I usually add 1 teaspoon of salt, but only a ½ teaspoon at a time.) Serve with lemon wedges on the side. A squeeze of lemon juice will brighten the flavor when you serve it!

Notes

  • Nutrition information is for roughly 1 1/2 cups of soup, assuming you get 9 cups total from this recipe. This information is automatically calculated and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.
  • Turmeric Note: Be careful when working with turmeric, as its yellow color may stain anything it touches! Use a spoon rest for your spatula or ladle after stirring the soup.
  • This recipe is adapted from my Detox Soup, which is made with lentils. If you need a vegetarian option, try replacing one cup of water with coconut milk in that recipe for a creamy option.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 393kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 93mg (31%) Sodium 917mg (38%) Potassium 640mg (18%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 13233IU (265%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 393 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 393kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 917mg 38%
Potassium 640mg 14%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 13233IU 265%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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