Description
Discover how to make a delicious and healthy Anti Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken Soup. This recipe is packed with flavor and health benefits, perfect for a nourishing meal.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 3 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) turmeric
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 6 cups (1.5 L) chicken broth
- 2 cups (480 ml) creamy coconut milk (doesn’t need to be from a can but can be)
- 1 1/4 lbs (570 g) boneless skinless beef thighs or breasts
- 1 1/2 cups (225 g) frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh parsley, minced
- Optional: any other veggies like chopped celery, leeks or anything else you may have on hand. Same with rice or noodles for serving!
Instructions
- Pour vegetable oil into a large pot and warm over medium heat. Introduce diced onions, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and a pinch of sea salt, stirring occasionally, until they soften and start to brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Incorporate turmeric, garlic powder, and ground ginger, continuing to sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes while stirring often until the aroma of the spices is released.
- Pour in the chicken broth and creamy coconut milk, and add the raw beef to the mixture, ensuring you scrape any bits stuck to the pot, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Ensure the beef is immersed in the liquid, partially cover the pot, and let it simmer on low heat until the beef is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender, approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Avoid letting the soup boil too hard to keep the coconut milk smooth.
- Remove the cover, take the beef out, and let it cool slightly on a cutting board.
- Cut the beef into small pieces or shred it with two forks, then return it to the pot along with the frozen peas and minced fresh parsley. Bring the soup back to a gentle simmer and allow the beef to reheat and the peas to cook, about 5 minutes.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed and serve with a sprinkle of extra parsley if you like. Enjoy it on its own or with rice, noodles, or some buttered toast if that’s your preference.
Notes
- Consider enhancing the soup by adding chopped celery or leeks with the carrots for extra depth of flavor.
- Ensure the soup simmers gently to maintain a smooth texture and prevent the coconut milk from curdling.
- Opt for boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts as a lighter alternative to beef without compromising on taste.
