Chicken Zoodle Soup with Turmeric and Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-08 · Updated 2026-07-08

A light, nourishing soup featuring ground chicken, spiralized zucchini noodles, turmeric, and fresh ginger for a vibrant flavor and anti-inflammatory boost. This soup recipe (whole30, gluten free), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ground chicken, zucchini, spiralized into noodles, carrots, peeled and diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 3 medium zucchini, spiralized into noodles
• 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 2 large diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger; cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb ground chicken, breaking it up with a spoon; cook for 6-8 minutes until no longer pink and slightly browned.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tsp turmeric powder, 6 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Step 5: Add 3 medium spiralized zucchini noodles and simmer for 3 more minutes until noodles are tender but not mushy.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.