Description
Anti-Inflammatory Chicken Ginger Soup is a wholesome American soup featuring tender chicken breasts, vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, cabbage, and peas, all infused with anti-inflammatory spices including turmeric and fresh ginger. This comforting and flavorful soup is perfect for a nourishing meal to support health and wellness.
Ingredients
Veggies and Seasonings
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 large carrots, chopped
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 Tablespoons ginger, minced
Chicken
- 9-10 cups lower sodium chicken broth
- 2.5 pounds chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 2 cups frozen peas
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large stock pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil followed by the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and shredded cabbage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly softened, approximately 6-7 minutes.
- Add Aromatics and Seasonings: Stir in the minced garlic and ginger along with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, turmeric, onion powder, rosemary, and thyme. Cook for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly to release the flavors.
- Cook Chicken: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Season the cubed chicken breasts with salt, then add them to the pot. Reduce heat to medium and cook until chicken is fully cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside to cool slightly.
- Shred Chicken and Simmer with Peas: Shred the chicken using two forks or a standing mixer. Return the shredded chicken to the pot along with the frozen peas. Continue simmering for 10 minutes or until the peas are heated through.
- Finalize Seasoning and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with more salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed. Serve hot.
Notes
- Curcumin in turmeric provides the anti-inflammatory benefits in this soup.
- Freshly ground black pepper helps enhance the absorption of curcumin into the bloodstream.
- Use lower sodium chicken broth to better control salt content.
- Shredding chicken with a standing mixer is a quick and easy alternative to forks.
