Description
Golden turmeric chicken healing soup brings comfort and wellness to your kitchen. Nourishing spices and tender chicken create a soul-soothing Mediterranean-inspired remedy that boosts immunity and delights senses with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 ¼ pounds (567 grams) chicken thighs or chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 large leek, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 3 large carrots, thinly sliced
- 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 (10 ounces / 283 grams) bag frozen peas (optional)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus additional to taste)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) chicken broth
- 1 (13.5 ounces / 400 milliliters) can coconut milk
- ¼ cup (15 grams) fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Warm a generous splash of olive oil in a capacious soup pot over moderate heat. Introduce diced onion, sliced leek, carrots, and celery, sprinkling kosher salt to enhance flavor. Allow vegetables to dance and soften, caramelizing gently for approximately 14-16 minutes while occasionally stirring.
- Incorporate minced garlic, vibrant turmeric, and aromatic poultry seasoning into the vegetable medley. Sizzle and swirl for 2-3 minutes, releasing fragrant essences and ensuring garlic becomes translucent.
- Stream chicken broth into the pot, nestling raw chicken pieces among the vegetables. Delicately scrape the pot’s bottom to liberate any flavor-rich remnants. Reduce heat and permit the mixture to simmer gently, partially covered, for 15-20 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and vegetables reach tender perfection.
- Transfer chicken to a cutting surface and deconstruct into delicate shreds using two forks. Reintroduce shredded chicken to the simmering broth, accompanying it with verdant frozen peas and freshly chopped parsley.
- Sample the soup’s depth, adjusting seasoning with additional salt and pepper as desired. Ladle into warm bowls, garnishing with a sprinkle of extra parsley for a final flourish of freshness.
Notes
- Healing power comes from turmeric’s anti-inflammatory properties, making this soup a natural wellness booster.
- Slow simmering allows chicken and vegetables to release deep, comforting flavors that nurture both body and soul.
- Fresh ingredients transform a simple soup into a nourishing meal that supports immune system recovery and overall health.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg