Description
A soothing and flavorful soup packed with health benefits, featuring turmeric and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 leek, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the leeks, onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chicken and cook until browned.
- Add the chicken broth, coconut milk, turmeric, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Stir in the peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, add garlic when cooking the vegetables. For a thicker soup, blend a portion of it before adding the peas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: turmeric, chicken soup, anti-inflammatory, healthy, comfort food