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Healthy Immune Boosting Turmeric Chicken Vegetable Soup

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A quick and nourishing turmeric chicken vegetable soup packed with immune-boosting spices and fresh vegetables, perfect for wellness days or when feeling under the weather.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut
  • 1 cup spinach or kale, roughly chopped
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • Juice of half a lemon (optional)
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Chop the onion, slice carrots, dice celery, trim green beans, and mince garlic. Cut the chicken into roughly 1-inch pieces. This should take about 10 minutes.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant.
  3. Stir in garlic, turmeric, ginger, and cumin. Cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Add chicken pieces to the pot and stir well to coat with spices. Cook for 3-4 minutes until chicken starts to turn white but is not fully cooked.
  5. Pour in 6 cups chicken broth and 1 cup water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer.
  6. Partially cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender but not mushy.
  7. Stir in green beans and chopped spinach or kale. Simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes until greens wilt and beans are tender.
  8. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Optionally, squeeze in juice of half a lemon and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro.
  9. Ladle soup into bowls and serve warm. Pairs well with crusty bread or a simple side salad.

Notes

Sauté turmeric with oil to release full flavor and benefits. Avoid overcooking chicken and vegetables to maintain tenderness and texture. Frozen vegetables can be used without thawing. Soup tastes better the next day after flavors meld. Can be made in slow cooker or Instant Pot with adjusted cooking times.

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