Turmeric Chicken Golden Soup (Print view)

Golden, fragrant chicken soup with turmeric and healing spices, ready in under an hour for comforting nourishment.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Poultry

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 medium carrots, sliced
04 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and grated
07 - 1 cup baby spinach or kale leaves

→ Broth & Liquids

08 - 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
10 - Juice of 1 lemon

→ Spices & Seasonings

11 - 1½ tsp ground turmeric
12 - ½ tsp ground cumin
13 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
14 - ½ tsp sea salt
15 - ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

→ Herbs

16 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Add garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in turmeric, cumin, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 30 seconds to release spice flavors.
04 - Add chicken pieces and sauté for 2-3 minutes until just opaque.
05 - Pour in chicken broth. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
06 - Add spinach or kale and simmer for 5 minutes until wilted and chicken is fully cooked.
07 - Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The vibrant yellow broth alone is enough to lift your spirits
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all day
  • Perfect for meal prep and actually tastes better the next day
02 -
  • Turmeric stains everything, so be careful with your clothes and wooden utensils
  • Blooming the spices in oil before adding liquid unlocks flavors that would otherwise remain dormant
  • The lemon juice must be added at the end to preserve its bright, fresh character
03 -
  • Grating the ginger on a microplane releases more flavor than mincing
  • Taste your broth before adding salt, as brands vary dramatically in sodium content
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