Description

This is the best chicken soup you’ll ever eat, a nourishing and flavorful homemade recipe perfect for comforting your body when feeling under the weather. It features anti-inflammatory ingredients like fresh garlic, ginger, and turmeric, combined with tender chicken, fresh herbs, and pearl couscous, resulting in a hearty and healthy soup that warms the soul.

Ingredients

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Soup Base

1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
6 cloves of garlic, minced
1 yellow onion, diced
2 large carrots, thinly sliced
2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
1 tablespoon fresh grated turmeric (or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric)
6 cups low sodium chicken broth

Chicken and Herbs

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
1 teaspoon freshly chopped rosemary
1 teaspoon freshly chopped thyme, stems removed
½ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Additional Ingredients

1 cup pearl couscous
⅔ cup frozen peas (optional, but recommended)

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Instructions

Sauté Vegetables: Place a large dutch oven or pot over medium high heat and add the oil. Once hot, add minced garlic, diced onion, sliced carrots, and chopped celery. Cook for several minutes until the onion becomes translucent, releasing a fragrant aroma.
Add Spices: Stir in freshly grated ginger and turmeric, sautéing for about 30 seconds to bloom their flavors in the hot oil.
Add Broth and Chicken: Pour in the low sodium chicken broth along with the boneless chicken pieces, freshly chopped rosemary, thyme, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Bring the mixture to a vigorous boil.
Add Couscous and Simmer: Stir in the pearl couscous, ensuring the chicken is submerged beneath the broth. Lower the heat to medium low and allow it to simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
Shred Chicken and Finish Soup: Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the cooked chicken and place it onto a cutting board. Shred the chicken finely with two forks, then return it to the pot. Stir in the frozen peas. If the broth seems thin, add up to an additional cup of broth to your liking. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.

Notes

This recipe uses anti-inflammatory ingredients like ginger, turmeric, and garlic, making it ideal when you’re feeling under the weather.
Using fresh grated turmeric is preferred, but ground turmeric works as a substitute.
The frozen peas add a nice pop of color and sweetness but can be omitted if preferred.
Adjust the broth amount according to how thick or thin you like your soup.
Feel free to substitute chicken thighs if you prefer darker meat for more flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 269 kcal
Sugar: 3.5 g
Sodium: 420 mg
Fat: 5.3 g
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3.2 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30.4 g
Fiber: 3.6 g
Protein: 23.8 g
Cholesterol: 65 mg