Ginger Turmeric Chicken Soup (Print version)

Hearty soup with tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, turmeric, ginger, and creamy coconut milk for a comforting meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 2 ribs celery, diced
05 - 2 teaspoons garlic, minced

→ Spices

06 - 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
07 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
08 - ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

→ Broth & Proteins

09 - 6 cups (48 ounces) chicken broth
10 - 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized cubes

→ Other

11 - 6 ounces egg noodles
12 - 1 can (13.5 ounces) unsweetened coconut milk
13 - Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
14 - Fresh parsley, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and diced celery. Cook for 5-6 minutes until vegetables soften and onion becomes translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic, ground turmeric, ground ginger, and ground cumin. Cook for 1 minute until spices become fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
03 - Pour in chicken broth and stir to combine. Add cubed chicken breasts and bring mixture to a low simmer.
04 - Cover pot and simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and reaches internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - Add egg noodles and coconut milk. Simmer uncovered for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
06 - Ladle soup into bowls and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The turmeric and ginger create this warming sensation that feels like it actually works
  • Coconut milk makes it feel luxurious without being too heavy
  • Ready in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all day
02 -
  • The turmeric will stain everything including your wooden spoon and clothes
  • Coconut milk can separate if boiled too hard, so keep it at a gentle simmer
03 -
  • Cut your chicken into slightly larger pieces since they shrink as they cook
  • The soup tastes even better the next day as the spices continue to develop
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