Lemon Turmeric Chicken Soup
This Lemon Turmeric Chicken Soup is packed with nutrient-dense foods that are full of complementary flavors. Turmeric, lemon ginger, garlic, and more!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 small onion diced
- 6 celery stalks diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp ginger grated
- 1 sweet potato peeled and cubed
- 5 cups chicken broth or bone broth
- 2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp thyme
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt to taste
- 3 cups kale de-stemmed, chopped
- 1 lemon
- 1 can full fat coconut milk
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the coconut oil on medium heat. Cook the chicken for about 3 minutes on each side until browned and remove.
- Add the onion and celery to the pot, cook for 6 minutes until they begin to soften - might need to add more coconut oil.
- Next, add the ginger and garlic. Cook for another two minutes then turn off the heat.
- Place the chicken back in the pot, along with the sweet potatoes. Pour in the broth, followed by the turmeric, thyme, pepper, and salt.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes, until the sweet potatoes soften and the chicken is cooked through.
- Turn off the heat. Remove and shred the chicken, then add back into the pot.
- Add the kale into the pot and allow to soften from the heat.
- Juice the lemon into the soup and adjust to your liking. Last, stir in the can of coconut milk.
- Serve and enjoy!
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