Description
A soothing, stove-top chicken soup simmered with turmeric, garlic, and fresh vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights or sick days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, juiced (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onions, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened.
- Incorporate garlic and ginger, and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the turmeric, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Place the chicken breast in the pot and cook until fully cooked, about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in the kale or spinach, and cook until wilted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice if desired.
Notes
For best results, shred the chicken while warm and add lemon gradually to brighten the flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg