Turmeric Chicken Soup Golden (Print)

Golden, aromatic chicken soup with turmeric, vegetables, and warming spices for wellness and comfort.

# Ingredients:

→ 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, packed

→ Spices & Seasonings

09 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, optional
13 - 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste

→ Liquids

14 - 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
15 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
16 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

→ Herbs

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

# Directions:

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 the garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add the diced chicken and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the pieces turn opaque.
04 - Pour in the 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.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour and tastes like you've been simmering it all day.
  • The turmeric gives you that warm, anti-inflammatory hug your body actually craves.
  • One pot, minimal cleanup, and somehow it's impressive enough to serve to people you want to impress.
02 -
  • Don't skip blooming the turmeric in the oil—it's the difference between a pleasant soup and a deeply satisfying one.
  • Add the spinach at the very end or it'll turn an unappetizing gray-green instead of staying vibrant.
03 -
  • Turmeric stains everything—your hands, your cutting board, even your favorite shirt if you're not careful, so handle it like the powerful spice it is.
  • Make a double batch and freeze half in portions; future you will be incredibly grateful on a tired evening.
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