Description
A restorative chicken soup infused with garlic, ginger, turmeric, lemon, and herbs. Perfect for easing cold symptoms or just enjoying a light, comforting meal.
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 celery stalks, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 yellow onion, diced
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped or 1 tsp dried
3 sprigs fresh thyme, finely chopped or 1 tsp dried
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp freshly grated ginger or 1/2 tsp dried
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
6 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup dry mini pasta shells or macaroni
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley or 2 tsp dried
Instructions
1. Sear chicken in olive oil for 2–3 minutes per side. Set aside.
2. Sauté celery, carrots, and onion until soft.
3. Add garlic, herbs, lemon juice, zest, ginger, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
4. Pour in broth, return chicken, and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Add pasta during the final 10 minutes of simmering.
6. Remove chicken, shred, and return to soup.
7. Add parsley, stir, taste, and serve hot.
Notes
Replace pasta with rice or quinoa if desired.
Store in fridge for 5 days or freeze for 3 months.
For a citrus boost, add extra lemon zest before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 332
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 576mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 73mg