Description
A soothing and flavorful chicken soup infused with ginger and turmeric, perfect for boosting immunity and warming up on chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add ground turmeric and stir for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and water, then add carrots, celery, and mushrooms.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro.
- Serve warm.
Notes
You can add rice or noodles for a heartier soup. Adjust ginger and turmeric to taste for desired flavor and health benefits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy/Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ginger turmeric chicken soup, immune-boosting soup, healthy chicken soup, Tasty recipe