Ginger-Turmeric Chicken Soup for Nasal Relief

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

A soothing chicken soup infused with ginger and turmeric, designed to help ease cold symptoms and clear sinuses. This American-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, water, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 230 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 boneless chicken thighs
• 6 cups water
• 2-inch piece, sliced thin fresh ginger
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 medium, diced carrots
• 2, diced celery stalks
• 1 medium, chopped yellow onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium chopped yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 diced celery stalks, and 2 diced medium carrots. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables soften and onions turn translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 2-inch sliced fresh ginger and 1 tsp turmeric powder to the pot. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Pour in 6 cups water and bring to a boil. Add 1 lb boneless chicken thighs whole to the boiling broth. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
4. Step 4: Remove chicken from the pot and shred it with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot. Season with 1 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, then ladle into bowls and serve warm to soothe cold symptoms.