Lemon-Ginger Immune Boosting Chicken Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

A soothing and nourishing chicken soup infused with fresh lemon and ginger to support wellness. This soup recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs bone-in 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb bone-in chicken thighs
• 6 cups water
• 2-inch piece, sliced thin fresh ginger root
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 medium, diced carrots
• 2, diced celery stalks
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 1 lb bone-in chicken thighs and 6 cups water into a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and skim off any foam for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add 2-inch thinly sliced fresh ginger root, 2 diced carrots, 2 diced celery stalks, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to the pot. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes until chicken is tender and vegetables soften.
3. Step 3: Remove chicken thighs from the pot and shred the meat, discarding bones and skin, then return shredded meat to the broth.
4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors. Serve warm.