Turmeric-Ginger Chicken Soup for Soothing Congestion

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-28 · Updated 2026-06-28

A warm, comforting chicken soup infused with turmeric and fresh ginger to help ease common cold symptoms and support respiratory health. This Mediterranean soup recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, water, and fresh ginger root for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 180 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

• 12 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 6 cups water
• 2-inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and sliced
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 medium carrot, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, combine 6 cups water, 2-inch peeled and sliced fresh ginger root, 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat.
2. Step 2: Add 12 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts to the boiling broth. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
3. Step 3: Remove the chicken breasts, shred them with two forks, and set aside. Meanwhile, add 2 diced medium carrots, 2 diced celery stalks, 1 finely chopped medium yellow onion, and 3 minced garlic cloves to the broth. Simmer for 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the broth is fragrant.
4. Step 4: Return the shredded chicken to the pot, stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and heat through for 3 more minutes. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
5. Step 5: Serve hot, garnished with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for a bright, fresh finish.