Ginger-Turmeric Chicken Broth for Soothing Sinuses

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-22 · Updated 2026-06-22

A warm, comforting chicken broth infused with fresh ginger and turmeric to help relieve cold symptoms and sinus discomfort. This Mediterranean soup recipe (anti-inflammatory), ready in about 135 minutes, pairs chicken bones, filtered water, and fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 50 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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

• 2 pounds chicken bones
• 8 cups filtered water
• 2-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
• 1-inch piece fresh turmeric root, sliced
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 1 small yellow onion, quartered
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 2 pounds chicken bones in a large pot and add 8 cups filtered water, 2-inch sliced fresh ginger, 1-inch sliced fresh turmeric root, 1 chopped medium carrot, 1 chopped celery stalk, 1 quartered small yellow onion, 1 tsp black peppercorns, and 1 tsp sea salt.
2. Step 2: Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low and simmer gently, uncovered, for 2 hours, skimming any foam off the surface every 30 minutes.
3. Step 3: After simmering, strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve into a clean pot, discarding solids, then stir in 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
4. Step 4: Serve warm to soothe sinuses and support recovery from cold symptoms, drinking 1 cup at a time throughout the day.