Turmeric Chicken Soup 🥣
Feeling sluggish as winter lingers? This Turmeric Chicken Soup is the perfect remedy. Light yet nourishing, it’s packed with Ayurvedic ingredients that warm the body, boost digestion, and shake off stagnation. With anti-inflammatory turmeric, metabolism-boosting cumin, and grounding ghee, this soup is a must-have for late winter and early spring. Get the recipe below!
Why this recipe is good for us:
🌿 Turmeric – This golden spice is anti-inflammatory, supports digestion, and helps detox the liver. It’s especially great in Kapha season, reducing sluggishness and boosting circulation.
🔥 Cumin Seeds – A digestive powerhouse! Cumin kindles Agni (digestive fire), reduces bloating, and supports nutrient absorption, making it a must-have for maintaining gut health.
🥄 Ghee – The ultimate Ayurvedic superfood, ghee nourishes tissues, improves digestion, and supports a calm, focused mind. It also lubricates joints and enhances nutrient absorption.
Turmeric Chicken Soup 🥣
This is the anti-stagnation soup—light, warming, and packed with digestive fire to wake up your metabolism.
Time: 30-35 minutes | Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 lb chicken thighs, chopped
1 tbsp ghee
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 medium onion, chopped
1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp cayenne (optional, but great to break up sluggishness)
4 cups broth (bone or veggie)
2 medium carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
½ cup cilantro, chopped
Juice of ½ lemon
Salt to taste
Instructions
Heat the ghee in a pot over medium heat. Add cumin and mustard seeds, letting them sizzle for 30 seconds.
Add the onion and cook until it begins to turn translucent.
Stir in ginger and garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned.
Sprinkle in turmeric, black pepper, and cayenne, stirring well.
Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer. Add carrots and celery, cooking until tender (about 15 minutes).
Stir in cilantro and squeeze in fresh lemon juice. Season with salt to taste.
Serve warm and let your body feel the shift.
✨ Pairs beautifully with a side of sautéed greens and a cup of ginger tea.
