Ginger Turmeric Chicken Soup (Printable)

A warming bowl of tender chicken in aromatic spiced broth with creamy coconut milk and vegetables.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 2 ribs celery, diced
05 - 2 teaspoons garlic, minced

→ Spices

06 - 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
07 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

→ Broth & Proteins

09 - 6 cups (48 ounces) chicken broth
10 - 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized cubes

→ Other

11 - 6 ounces egg noodles
12 - 1 can (13.5 ounces) unsweetened coconut milk
13 - Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
14 - Fresh parsley for garnish

# Method:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and diced celery. Cook vegetables until softened and onion becomes translucent, approximately 5–6 minutes.
02 - Stir in minced garlic, ground turmeric, ground ginger, and cumin. Cook for 1 minute until spices become fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
03 - Pour in chicken broth and stir to combine. Add cubed chicken breasts and bring mixture to a low simmer.
04 - Cover pot and simmer for 15–20 minutes until chicken is fully cooked through and reaches internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - Add egg noodles and coconut milk. Simmer uncovered for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.
06 - Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of coconut milk and turmeric creates the most gorgeous golden broth that feels like comfort in a bowl
  • Its secretly one of those throw together meals that tastes like you spent hours simmering it
  • The warmth from ginger stays with you long after the last bite, perfect for cold weather or fighting off the sniffles
02 -
  • Coconut milk can separate if boiled too vigorously, so keep the soup at a gentle simmer once its added
  • The turmeric will stain everything it touches including wooden spoons and light colored surfaces
  • Egg noodles continue absorbing liquid, so if youre meal prepping, cook them separately and add when reheating
03 -
  • Cut your chicken into uniform pieces so everything cooks at the same rate
  • Taste your broth before adding salt since different brands have varying sodium levels
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