How to Create the Perfect Healing Chicken Soup

Perfect Broth Development

Create a flavorful foundation by properly extracting nutrients and flavor from chicken and aromatics.

Healing Infusion

Incorporate immune-supporting ingredients like garlic, ginger, and turmeric at optimal cooking stages.

Texture Balance

Achieve ideal consistency with properly cooked vegetables and tender shredded chicken.

Final Flavor Enhancement

Add fresh herbs and lemon at the end to preserve their beneficial compounds and brighten the soup.

Baking Tips

For an extra immune boost, add 1-2 more cloves of garlic to the recipe.

The soup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.

For a clearer broth, simmer the chicken very gently and avoid rapid boiling.

Add the optional cayenne pepper if you're feeling congested for an extra warming effect.

For a gluten-free version, use rice or gluten-free noodles, or omit the noodles altogether.

Customize with other healing ingredients like shiitake mushrooms or bok choy.

Save time by using a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken and store-bought broth, though homemade broth provides the most healing benefits.

For extra richness, roast the chicken bones in the oven before making the broth.

Healing Chicken Soup

Name: Healing Chicken Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Traditional, Comfort Food
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 pounds), cut into pieces (or 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs); 12 cups cold water; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 3 carrots, peeled and sliced; 3 celery stalks, sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns; 2 teaspoons sea salt, plus more to taste; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped; Juice of 1 lemon; 2 cups egg noodles (optional); 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra warmth); 1 cup spinach leaves, roughly chopped

This nourishing chicken soup is the ultimate comfort food when you're feeling under the weather or simply craving something warm and restorative. Tender chunks of chicken simmer with aromatic vegetables, fresh herbs, and immune-boosting ingredients in a rich, homemade broth. The combination of protein-rich chicken, vitamin-packed vegetables, and soothing broth creates a wholesome meal that's both delicious and beneficial. Easy to digest yet deeply satisfying, this classic remedy delivers comfort in every spoonful and can be easily customized with additional healing ingredients.

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

1H10 Minutes

Total Time

1H30 Minutes

Chef

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Ingredients

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1 whole chicken (about 3-4 pounds), cut into pieces (or 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs)

12 cups cold water

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion, diced

3 carrots, peeled and sliced

3 celery stalks, sliced

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

2 bay leaves

1 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns

2 teaspoons sea salt, plus more to taste

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

Juice of 1 lemon

2 cups egg noodles (optional)

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra warmth)

1 cup spinach leaves, roughly chopped

Instructions

Place chicken pieces in a large soup pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer.

Skim off any foam that rises to the surface during the first 15 minutes of simmering.

Add half of the onion, one carrot, and one celery stalk (roughly chopped) to the pot along with bay leaves and peppercorns. These will be used to flavor the broth and will be strained out later.

Simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside to cool slightly. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into another large pot or bowl, discarding the cooked vegetables and herbs.

Once cool enough to handle, remove the chicken meat from the bones, discarding the skin and bones. Shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.

In the original soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the remaining diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.

Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

Pour the strained broth back into the pot with the sautéed vegetables.

Add turmeric and dried thyme. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.

If using egg noodles, add them to the soup and cook according to package directions, usually 6-8 minutes.

Return the shredded chicken to the pot and add salt to taste.

Add the chopped spinach leaves and simmer for 2 more minutes until wilted.

Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley, dill, and lemon juice.

Let the soup rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld together.

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How to Create the Perfect Healing Chicken Soup

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