Ginger-Turmeric Chicken Broth to Soothe Sinus Congestion

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

A warm, aromatic chicken broth infused with ginger and turmeric to ease sinus discomfort and nourish the body during a cold. This Mediterranean soup recipe, ready in about 105 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, fresh ginger, and fresh turmeric root for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 220 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 "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

• 4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
• 2-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced thin
• 1-inch piece fresh turmeric root, sliced thin
• 1 medium yellow onion, quartered
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 8 cups water
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 4 bone-in chicken thighs, 2-inch sliced fresh ginger, 1-inch sliced fresh turmeric root, 1 quartered medium yellow onion, 2 chopped carrots, 2 chopped celery stalks, 4 smashed garlic cloves, 1 tsp whole black peppercorns, and 1 tsp sea salt into a large stockpot with 8 cups of cold water.
2. Step 2: Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low and simmer gently uncovered for 1.5 hours until the chicken is tender and the broth is golden and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Remove the chicken and vegetables with a slotted spoon; strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve into a clean pot.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
5. Step 5: Serve warm in bowls, sipping slowly to soothe nasal passages and hydrate.