Description
Boost your health with this Anti-Inflammatory Chicken Soup. Packed with turmeric, ginger, and greens, this comforting soup is perfect for fighting inflammation and boosting immunity
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup kale or spinach, chopped
- 1 cup quinoa or brown rice, cooked
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables:
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the Spices:
- Add the ground turmeric, cumin, and black pepper to the pot, stirring to coat the vegetables with the spices.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned.
- Add the Broth and Simmer:
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the soup to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the flavors have melded.
- Add Greens and Grains:
- Stir in the chopped kale or spinach and the cooked quinoa or brown rice.
- Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes until the greens are wilted and tender.
- Finish and Serve:
- Stir in the lemon juice and season the soup with salt to taste.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- This Anti-Inflammatory Chicken Soup is not only delicious but also packed with ingredients known for their anti-inflammatory properties, such as turmeric, ginger, garlic, and leafy greens.
- This nourishing soup is perfect for cold days, or whenever you need a comforting, immune-boosting meal.
- Serve it with whole-grain bread or on its own for a light and healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mi
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 22g