Detox Immune-Boosting Chicken Soup Recipe
This Detox Immune-Boosting Chicken Soup is a nourishing and flavorful recipe perfect for supporting your immune system. Packed with vegetables, turmeric, garlic, and protein-rich chicken, this comforting soup is both detoxifying and fulfilling. Ideal for a healthy lunch or dinner, it harnesses the benefits of fresh ingredients simmered to perfection in a wholesome chicken broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 large celery stalks, diced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 10 cloves garlic, minced
Broth & Seasonings
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
Protein & Greens
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 cups baby kale leaves
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots. Stir occasionally and cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften. Then add the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic and sauté for an additional 3 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in the chicken stock, then add the bay leaves, turmeric, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and the drained chickpeas. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to combine the ingredients evenly.
- Simmer with Chicken: Mix in the shredded rotisserie chicken, cover the pot, and reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer. Let the soup cook for 15 to 20 minutes so the flavors meld together and the chicken warms through.
- Add Greens and Finish: Stir in the baby kale leaves, cover again, and continue simmering for 5 more minutes until the kale wilts and softens. Remove and discard the bay leaves before serving. Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy hot.
Notes
- For a spicier soup, increase the crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken with cooked chicken breast or thighs if preferred.
- This soup stores well and can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Feel free to swap baby kale for other greens like spinach or Swiss chard.
- Adding fresh lemon juice before serving can brighten the flavor and boost vitamin C content.
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