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Turmeric Chicken Soup

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A warm and nourishing turmeric chicken soup, perfect for chilly evenings and packed with flavor from turmeric, ginger, and coconut milk.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the soup
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil For sautéing the vegetables
  • 1 small yellow onion Chopped
  • 3 carrots Chopped
  • 3 ribs celery Chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 1.5 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 inch fresh ginger Minced
  • 4 cups water Or vegetable broth for making vegetarian
  • 1.25 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs Can substitute with preferred protein
  • 12 ounces sweet potato Cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 2 teaspoons fine sea salt Adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 cup canned coconut milk Stirred well before measuring
  • Lemon wedges For serving, optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
  2. Sauté the chopped onion, carrot, and celery for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, ginger, turmeric, and dried thyme, cooking for an additional minute to awaken the aromas.
  4. Pour the water into the pot swiftly to prevent the spices from burning.
  5. Add the chicken thighs, diced sweet potatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Cooking
  1. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover the pot and let it cook for 20 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.
  2. Remove the cooked chicken from the pot and transfer it to a cutting board. Shred it using two forks or chop into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Return the chicken to the pot and stir in the coconut milk.
Serving
  1. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
  2. Serve with lovely wedges of lemon on the side, perfect for squeezing over each bowl just before enjoying!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze in freezer-safe containers. Thaw before reheating.
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