Immune-Boosting Turmeric Chicken Soup
Warm up with this immune-boosting turmeric chicken soup packed with turmeric, garlic, and lemon — a golden, anti-inflammatory bowl of comfort and wellness.
Ingredients
You don’t need fancy ingredients — just the good stuff:
2 tbsp olive oil or ghee
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-inch piece of ginger, grated
1 tsp ground turmeric (or fresh grated turmeric root)
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 lb chicken breast or thighs
4 cups chicken broth or bone broth
1 cup coconut milk (optional for creaminess)
Juice of 1 lemon
Handful of spinach or kale
Black pepper + sea salt to taste
Fresh parsley or cilantro for topping
Instructions
Step 1: Warm olive oil or ghee in a pot.
Add onion, garlic, and ginger — sauté until your kitchen smells amazing.
Step 2: Sprinkle in turmeric and black pepper.
Let them bloom in the oil — that’s where the magic happens.
Step 3: Add chicken and stir until it’s lightly seared.
Then toss in carrots, celery, and broth.
Step 4: Bring it to a gentle simmer and cook for 20–25 minutes until the chicken is tender.
Step 5: Shred the chicken right in the pot, stir in lemon juice, greens, and coconut milk if you like it creamy.
Step 6: Taste, adjust salt, and ladle it into bowls.
Top with herbs and maybe a squeeze more lemon — perfection.
Notes
Variations to Try
- Thai-Inspired: Add coconut milk and a dash of lime juice.
- Mediterranean Style: Extra lemon and oregano for brightness.
- Vegan Option: Replace chicken with chickpeas or tofu.
Tips from My Kitchen
- Bloom the turmeric first — it wakes up the flavor.
- Add lemon at the end — keeps it bright and fresh.
- Use bone broth for extra collagen and protein.
- Make extra and freeze — it tastes even better the next day. This Immune-Boosting Turmeric Chicken Soup is comfort, healing, and flavor all in one. It’s the kind of recipe that makes your kitchen smell amazing, your body feel nourished, and your heart feel calm.