Ginger-Turmeric Chicken Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

A soothing chicken soup infused with ginger and turmeric to help ease cold symptoms and provide comforting warmth. This American-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, fresh ginger, peeled and sliced, turmeric powder 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 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb bone-in chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 chopped small yellow onion, 1 diced medium carrot, and 1 diced celery stalk. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until vegetables soften and onions turn translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp sliced fresh ginger, and 1 tsp turmeric powder to the pot. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Pour in 6 cups chicken broth and add 1 lb bone-in chicken thighs. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tender.
4. Step 4: Remove chicken from the pot, shred the meat with two forks, and discard the bones. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Step 6: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving warm to soothe cold symptoms.