The Best Healing Chicken Soup (Printable)

Nourishing chicken soup with vegetables and herbs for ultimate comfort

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1.5 lbs bone-in, skinless chicken thighs

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 medium carrots, sliced
03 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
04 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
05 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 parsnip, peeled and sliced
07 - 1 medium zucchini, diced
08 - 2 cups baby spinach or kale, chopped
09 - 1 small lemon, juiced

→ Broth & Seasoning

10 - 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
11 - 1 bay leaf
12 - 1 tsp dried thyme
13 - 1 tsp dried oregano
14 - 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
15 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
16 - 1 tsp sea salt
17 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
18 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Optional Additions

19 - 1/2 cup cooked rice, noodles, or quinoa

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and parsnip. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
02 - Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Place chicken thighs into the pot. Pour in chicken broth and add bay leaf, thyme, oregano, turmeric, black pepper, and salt.
04 - Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 35-40 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
05 - Remove chicken from pot and set aside to cool slightly.
06 - Add zucchini and spinach to the pot. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until just tender.
07 - Shred chicken meat, discarding bones. Return shredded chicken to the soup.
08 - Add lemon juice and parsley. Stir well and taste for seasoning adjustment.
09 - If using, stir in cooked rice, noodles, or quinoa. Heat through for 2-3 minutes.
10 - Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The turmeric and fresh lemon create an anti-inflammatory powerhouse that actually tastes incredible
  • Everything simmers in one pot, leaving you with minimal cleanup when youre already under the weather
02 -
  • Dont skip the lemon juiceit completely transforms the soup from comforting flat to vibrant and alive
  • Turmeric stains everything, so be careful when measuring and maybe avoid your favorite light-colored dishtowels
03 -
  • Using a whole chicken or adding chicken wings creates an even more flavorful broth, though it requires a bit more work to remove all the meat
  • If you accidentally oversalt, throw in a peeled potato and simmer for 15 minutesit will absorb excess salt without affecting the flavor

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