Turmeric Chicken Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Protein

01 - 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts, no skin or bones

→ Aromatics

02 - 1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger
03 - 3 minced garlic cloves
04 - 1 chopped medium onion

→ Spices

05 - Salt as you like
06 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
07 - 1 tsp cumin powder
08 - 2 tsp turmeric powder

→ Base

09 - 6 cups chicken broth with low sodium
10 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Vegetables

11 - 1 cup chopped spinach or kale
12 - 2 stalks of celery, diced
13 - 2 medium carrots, cut into slices

→ Garnish

14 - Fresh cilantro for the top
15 - A squeeze of lemon juice (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Mix in the spinach or kale during the last few minutes and let it wilt nicely for about 3-5 minutes.
02 - Toss in the sliced carrots and celery pieces, cooking for 10-15 minutes until they soften but still have texture.
03 - Take the chicken out and pull it into small pieces using two forks. Put the pieces back into the broth.
04 - Place the chicken into the pot and pour in the broth. Let it boil, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until the chicken's fully cooked.
05 - Sprinkle in the turmeric, cumin, and black pepper. Stir well so the flavors spread evenly across the onions.
06 - Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the onion. Let it cook for about a minute until everything smells amazing.
07 - Warm the olive oil in a big pot on medium. Toss in the chopped onions and sauté until they're soft, which takes about 3-4 minutes.
08 - Check the flavor and adjust salt if needed. Serve steaming hot with fresh herbs on top and a squeeze of lemon juice, if you'd like.

# Notes:

01 - Turmeric, greens, and ginger pack this hearty soup with anti-inflammatory goodness.