Description
Turmeric Chicken Soup is a heartwarming dish that envelops you in warmth and comfort with every spoonful. This vibrant soup features tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a medley of spices, all enhanced by the golden glow of turmeric. Perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a nourishing pick-me-up, this recipe is not only easy to make but also packed with health benefits. Your kitchen will fill with an irresistible aroma, making it hard to resist diving into a bowl of this delightful goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 tbsp turmeric powder
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion, carrots, and celery.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in carrots and celery; cook until slightly softened (3-4 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts and pour enough chicken broth to cover them. Season with turmeric powder, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the pot; shred it using two forks and return it to the pot.
- Stir in coconut milk and fresh lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg