## Introduction
Say hello to your new favorite comfort food: Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken Soup! This bowl of golden goodness isn’t just tasty but packed with health-boosting ingredients to speed up your healing process.
## Why Make This Recipe
This soup is a delicious blend of therapeutic ingredients like turmeric, ginger, garlic, pepper, cumin, and coriander – all known for their fantastic anti-inflammatory properties. Perfect to soothe inflammation, this soup is not merely food. It’s nourishment for your soul.
## How to Make Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken Soup
To make this healing soup, start by sautéing onions, garlic, and ginger. Then add turmeric and other spices, follow up by adding vegetables and chicken broth. Simmer chicken breasts in the broth until it’s cooked through. Remove the chicken breast and shred it. Finally, return the shredded chicken to the pot, stir in coconut milk and lemon juice, season it, and let the flavors unite.
## Ingredients :
– Olive oil, 2 tablespoons
– Onion (chopped), 1
– Garlic cloves (minced), 3
– Fresh ginger (grated), 1 tablespoon
– Ground turmeric, 1 tablespoon
– Ground cumin, 1 teaspoon
– Ground coriander, 1 teaspoon
– Cayenne pepper (optional), 1/4 teaspoon
– Carrots (sliced), 3
– Celery stalks (chopped), 2
– Chicken broth, 4 cups
– Boneless and skinless chicken breast, 1 1/2 pound
– Coconut milk, 1 cup
– Lemon juice of 1 lemon
– Salt and pepper according to your taste
– Fresh cilantro for garnish
## Directions:
1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Stir in garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper. Cook until fragrant.
2. Add vegetables to pot. Stir to mix them with the spices.
3. Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer. Add else chicken breasts, cover and cook until chicken is cooked through.
4. Once chicken is ready, remove it from the pot and shred using two forks.
5. Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Add coconut milk and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for additional 10 minutes.
6. Ladle soup in to bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro. And voila! Your healing soup is ready!
## How to Serve Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken Soup
Serve your comforting turmeric chicken soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. You might want to pair it with a nice crusty piece of bread to make it a full meal.
## How to Store Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken Soup
Store this soup in air-tight containers and refrigerate. It’s perfect for meal planning, as the flavor gets even better with time!
## Tips to Make Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken Soup
1. Do not rush the first step. Sautéing onion, ginger and garlic nicely is essential as it is the flavor base of your soup.
2. Try to use fresh spices if possible. It enhances the flavor and nutritional benefit of the soup.
3. Always adjust the seasoning towards the end for perfect saltiness according to your taste.
## Variation
You may add other vegetables like sweet potatoes or bell peppers to the soup to vary flavor and increase nutritional benefits.
## FAQs
Q. Can I make this soup vegan?
A. To make this soup vegan, replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth, and swap the chicken with chickpeas or tofu.
Q. Can I use dried turmeric instead of fresh turmeric?
A.Yes, you can use dried turmeric powder if fresh turmeric is not available.
Q. Can I add other spices to this soup?
A. Yes, this recipe is versatile. Adding spices like paprika or crushed chilli flakes can add a kick to the soup.