Turmeric Chicken Golden Soup (Printer-Friendly)

Golden, fragrant chicken soup with turmeric and warming spices for wellness.

# What You Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 14 oz), diced

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
07 - 1 small zucchini, diced
08 - 3.5 oz baby spinach (about 2 cups packed)

→ Spices and Seasonings

09 - 1½ teaspoons ground turmeric
10 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
11 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
12 - ½ teaspoon chili flakes, optional
13 - 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste

→ Liquids and Oils

14 - 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
15 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
16 - Juice of ½ lemon

→ Herbs

17 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add diced chicken and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the pieces turn opaque.
04 - Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
05 - Add zucchini and simmer for another 5 minutes.
06 - Stir in spinach and cook for 2 more minutes until wilted. Squeeze in lemon juice and season with salt and chili flakes if using.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • The turmeric and ginger create a vibrant hum of heat that feels like it is waking up your immune system.
  • It is one of those rare meals that leaves you feeling completely satisfied but never heavy or sluggish.
02 -
  • Turmeric will stain your favorite wooden spoons orange if you leave them sitting in the pot too long.
  • Make sure to include the black pepper because it actually helps your body absorb the benefits of the turmeric.
03 -
  • Freeze your ginger root and grate it while frozen to make the process much easier and less messy.
  • Add a tiny pinch of chili flakes if you want a back of the throat heat that lingers beautifully.
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