Description
Warming hearts and soothing souls, this anti-inflammatory turmeric chicken soup promises a healing journey through comforting flavors. Rich with golden spices and nourishing ingredients, you’ll savor each spoonful of wellness that celebrates wholesome simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 large leek (white and light green parts only), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 3 large carrots, thinly sliced
- 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
Liquids, Grains, and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) olive oil
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) water
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over moderate temperature, introducing chopped onions, delicate leeks, rustic carrots, and crisp celery. Gently sauté the vegetables, allowing them to soften and release their aromatic essence, transforming the pot’s landscape for approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Introduce raw chicken pieces into the vegetable-infused environment, allowing them to caramelize and develop rich golden edges, which will enhance the soup’s depth of flavor, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth and water into the pot, creating a harmonious liquid foundation. Incorporate tender rice grains, vibrant turmeric, zesty ginger, ground black pepper, and a whisper of salt, stirring to integrate all components seamlessly.
- Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, covering the pot to create a nurturing environment where ingredients can meld and develop complex flavors. Allow the mixture to transform for 22-27 minutes, ensuring rice reaches perfect tenderness and chicken cooks thoroughly.
- Once cooking concludes, let the soup rest momentarily, allowing flavors to harmonize and settle. Elevate the presentation by garnishing with freshly chopped parsley or fragrant cilantro, creating a visual and aromatic finale.
Notes
- Use organic, free-range chicken for enhanced flavor and nutrient density.
- Choose brown rice or quinoa as healthier alternatives to white rice, boosting protein and fiber content.
- Adjust turmeric quantity based on personal spice tolerance, starting with less and gradually increasing.
- For vegetarian option, replace chicken with tofu or chickpeas and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg