Ginger-Turmeric Chicken Broth for Congestion Relief

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A soothing chicken broth infused with ginger and turmeric to help ease cold symptoms and provide comforting warmth. This Mediterranean-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, fresh ginger root, turmeric powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 60 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 4 bone-in chicken thighs in a large pot with 8 cups of water and bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 inches of sliced fresh ginger root, 1 tsp turmeric powder, 4 smashed garlic cloves, 1 medium chopped carrot, 1 chopped celery stalk, 1 quartered yellow onion, 1 tsp whole black peppercorns, and 1 tsp sea salt to the pot; reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 1 hour uncovered.
  3. Step 3: Skim off any foam that rises to the surface during simmering and continue to cook until the chicken is tender and the broth is flavorful.
  4. Step 4: Remove the chicken pieces and vegetables with a slotted spoon; strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve into another pot.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for brightness, serving warm to soothe cold symptoms.

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