Ultimate Flu Busting Chicken Soup
Boost your immune system and warm your soul with the "Ultimate Flu Busting Chicken Soup," a nourishing and flavorful remedy packed with immune-boosting ingredients. This comforting soup starts with a base of aromatic sautéed onion, garlic, and fresh ginger, enhanced by anti-inflammatory turmeric and zesty lemon juice. Tender shredded chicken mingles with wholesome carrots, celery, and herbs like thyme and oregano, all simmered in a savory low-sodium chicken broth. Optional wide egg noodles add a hearty touch, while fresh parsley finishes it off with a burst of green goodness. Ready in just an hour, this easy and wholesome recipe is the perfect homemade solution for chilly days or when you're feeling under the weather.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 medium chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 8 cups chicken broth, low sodium
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 cups wide egg noodles (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the carrots, celery, and chicken breasts to the pot.
Pour in the chicken broth and increase the heat to high to bring the soup to a boil.
Stir in the thyme, oregano, turmeric, and bay leaves. Reduce the heat to a simmer.
Cover the pot and simmer for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them with two forks. Set aside.
If using egg noodles, add them to the pot and cook for 7-8 minutes or until tender.
Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir well.
Stir in the lemon juice, fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Remove the bay leaves, serve hot, and enjoy the ultimate flu-busting soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1584 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.6 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 393 mg | 131% | |
| Sodium | 3870 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.1 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.8 g | ||
| Protein | 135.6 g | 271% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 307 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2265 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
