Description
A warm, soothing chicken soup enriched with turmeric and coconut milk, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs or whole chicken pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced into rounds
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons ground turmeric (or 3 tablespoons fresh, grated)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt to taste
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup cooked rice, quinoa, or noodles
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until it begins to soften.
- Add the carrots and celery, cooking for another 3 minutes until the vegetables start to brighten.
- Stir in minced garlic, turmeric, ginger, cumin, and black pepper. Cook for about 30 seconds until the kitchen fills with a warm aroma.
- Nestle the chicken pieces into the pot. Pour in the chicken broth and water, ensuring the liquid covers the chicken by about an inch. Add the bay leaf and bring to a gentle boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer gently for 45 to 60 minutes.
- Remove the chicken pieces and let them cool slightly before shredding the meat. Return the shredded chicken to the pot, stir in lemon juice, and season with salt. Add coconut milk and leafy greens, simmering for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, then remove the bay leaf.
Notes
Serve over rice, quinoa, or noodles. Pairs well with a salad or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg