Turmeric Chicken Golden Soup (Printable Version)

Golden, fragrant chicken soup infused with turmeric and warming spices for wellness and comfort.

# What You'll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 14 oz), diced

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
07 - 1 small zucchini, diced
08 - 2 cups baby spinach, packed

→ Spices & Seasonings

09 - 1½ teaspoons ground turmeric
10 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
11 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
12 - ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
13 - 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste

→ Liquids & Fats

14 - 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
15 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
16 - Juice of ½ lemon

→ Herbs & Garnish

17 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add diced chicken and cook for 2–3 minutes until opaque.
04 - Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
05 - Add diced zucchini and simmer for another 5 minutes.
06 - Stir in spinach and cook for 2 more minutes until wilted. Squeeze in lemon juice and season with salt and optional chili flakes.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour, leaving your kitchen smelling like a wellness sanctuary.
  • The turmeric does real work here without tasting medicinal or bitter, just warm and right.
02 -
  • Never skip blooming the turmeric in oil; it transforms the spice from a health supplement into something that actually tastes delicious.
  • Lemon juice is not optional, even though it's added last; it's the ingredient that prevents the soup from tasting one-note and heavy.
03 -
  • Don't skip the ginger; fresh ginger adds a subtle heat that makes the turmeric taste more alive and less like a supplement.
  • Taste your broth before adding salt, since the sodium levels vary wildly between brands and you want control over the final seasoning.
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