This turmeric chicken soup is packed with healthy vegetables, herbs and spices that are so nourishing and warming. It's very easy to make and perfect for lunch or a light dinner for all the family.
Soups always feel cosy in the colder months, so perhaps you may like to see my butternut squash and apple soup and broccoli and cauliflower soup. Both healthy and delicious!
And for another 'brothy' soup you may like to see my turkey quinoa soup!
This chicken soup is packed with healthy ingredients, from fragrant spices to leafy greens. It's perfect comfort food that is full of goodness and a real crowd-pleaser I find.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- It's bursting with healthy ingredients: the combination of vegetables, leafy greens and spices mean this is a nutrient powerhouse of a recipe!
- You can easily customise the vegetables: don't have carrots? Then maybe swap out for squash instead. Not a fan of kale? Simply leave out or swap for a leafy green you love.
- Easy to make: although the recipe has a few steps, they are all very simple to follow. This chicken soup is perfect for a weekend lunch!
Ingredients
This nourishing winter soup is bursting with healthy vegetables and spices. You will need:
- Onion and garlic: the traditional base of flavour for soups. I would use fresh garlic if you have it, a touch of garlic powder if not.
- Chicken breasts: try and use fresh and as good quality as you can.
- Kale: for your leafy greens! Shred into smaller pieces.
- Celery, carrots and zucchini: for all the healthy vegetable goodness, and tastes great too!
- Turmeric: the main spice of the soup, giving it lots of taste and colour, as well as being so good for you (Healthline). The Simply Organic turmeric is good.
- Ginger: just a touch to add some heat.
- Sweet paprika: a swap out from hot or smoked paprika, this type is suitable for a low histamine diet. I like the Szeged sweet paprika.
- Chicken or vegetable broth: personally I try and make my own broth and then freeze into portions, but if store bought works for you, then that's good too.
- Parsley: for garnish (and rich in vitamin C too).
Step by step instructions
Just a few simple steps to enjoy your soup:
STEP 1
Fry the onion and garlic in olive oil and cook until softened, for 5-6 minutes. Add the grated ginger, turmeric and sweet paprika and fry for a further minute or so.
STEP 2
Add the celery, carrot and zucchini and cook for a further 2-3 minutes, stirring well to combine the vegetables with the spices.
STEP 3
Use tongs to add the chicken breasts to the soup, along with the broth. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a light simmer. Cook for 30 minutes.
STEP 4
Take out the chicken breast and shred (ensure the chicken is thoroughly cooked through). Place back in the pot, along with the kale. Add salt and pepper (if using). Cook for a further 2-3 minutes or until the kale has slightly wilted.
Turmeric chicken soup FAQ
How can I make the chicken soup thicker?
To reduce the soup to a more stew consistency use a bit less broth and let it reduce a little. Don't cook for too long though or the vegetables will go too mushy in consistency. This recipe is for a 'brothy' chicken soup.
Can I change the vegetables used in the soup?
Definitely! Swap out for the veggies you prefer.
How can I make it even more fragrant?
Simply add a bit more ginger, turmeric or sweet paprika!
Can I make the chicken soup spicy?
For those not on a low histamine diet who would like a touch of heat, a teaspoon of regular paprika rather than sweet paprika (which scores as low histamine) can be used. Best to stick to sweet paprika if you are low histamine, in line with the SIGHI list.
Can I make this chicken soup more creamy?
If you want a creamy soup, then you can reduce the amount of broth a little and include coconut milk. Personally I decided to keep this more 'brothy' than creamy, but it's always an option!
More chicken recipes to enjoy
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Recipe
Turmeric chicken soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ white onion diced
- 1 garlic clove minced or diced
- 1 chicken breast (if larger cut into two strips)
- 1 celery stick diced
- 2 medium carrots diced
- ½ zucchini diced
- 2 cups kale stems removed and diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 cm fresh ginger grated
- small handful parsley for garnish
- pinch salt
- pinch black pepper optional
Instructions
- Fry the onion and garlic in olive oil and cook until softened, for 5-6 minutes. Add the grated ginger, turmeric and sweet paprika and fry for a further minute or so.
- Add the celery, carrot and zucchini and cook for a further 2-3 minutes. Use tongs to add the chicken breast to the pot, as well as the chicken or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a light simmer. Cook for 30 minutes.
- Take out the chicken breast and shred. Place back in the pot, along with the kale. Add salt and pepper (if using). Cook on a light simmer for a further 2-3 minutes.
- Ladle into your bowls and enjoy!
Notes
- kale is not rated on the SIGHI list.
- garlic, which scores 1.
- chicken and vegetable broth will depend on ingredients used.
- ginger, which scores 1.
- black pepper, which scores 2.
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