Ginger-Turmeric Chicken Soup with Citrus and Honey

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A soothing chicken soup infused with fresh ginger, turmeric, and a touch of honey and citrus to help ease cold symptoms and comfort the soul. This Mediterranean-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, water, fresh ginger root 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 50 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large pot, combine 8 cups of water with 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Skim any foam that rises, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes until the chicken is tender.
  2. Step 2: Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks; set aside. Add 2 thinly sliced inches of peeled fresh ginger root, 1 tsp ground turmeric, 2 diced medium carrots, 2 diced celery stalks, and 4 minced garlic cloves to the broth. Simmer for 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the broth is fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Stir in 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat through for 5 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley over the soup before serving to add a fresh herbal note.

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