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Delicious bowl of Turmeric-Ginger Chicken Soup with fresh ingredients
Serine Milo

Turmeric-Ginger Chicken Soup

A comforting soup featuring tender chicken, turmeric, and ginger, perfect for cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or any cooking oil)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 1 tablespoon ground turmeric (or fresh turmeric, if available)
Broth and Vegetables
  • 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegan option) Ensure broth is gluten-free if needed.
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (or chickpeas for a vegan twist) Use rotisserie chicken for a time-saving option.
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 cup spinach (or kale)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving
  • Lemon wedges For serving.
  • Fresh herbs for garnish (like cilantro or parsley) Optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the ground turmeric and stir for another minute, allowing the color to bloom.
  5. Pour in the chicken (or vegetable) broth and bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Add the sliced carrots and chopped celery, then let simmer for about 15 minutes until tender.
  7. Stir in the cooked chicken or chickpeas and cook on low for another 5 minutes.
  8. Add the spinach in the last minute until wilted and the broth is hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

This soup can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for future meals. Use fresh turmeric for a more robust flavor.

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