Golden Turmeric Chicken Soup (Printable)

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

# What You'll 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, packed

→ Spices & 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

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 Make It:

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 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 optional chili flakes.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The golden hue makes every spoonful feel like you are drinking liquid sunshine on a cloudy afternoon.
  • It is incredibly forgiving so you can toss in whatever stray veggies are lingering in your crisper drawer.
02 -
  • Adding the lemon at the very end preserves the vitamin C and keeps the flavor from becoming dull.
  • Do not let the soup reach a rolling boil or the chicken might become tough and rubbery.
03 -
  • Use a microplane for the ginger to create a smooth paste that melts into the broth perfectly.
  • A pinch of red pepper flakes adds a tiny kick that complements the warming effect of the ginger.
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