Description
A warm and nourishing soup that blends chicken, coconut milk, and vibrant turmeric for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 can (14 oz.) coconut milk
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon turmeric
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping, dicing, mincing, and slicing everything.
- In a large pot, drizzle olive oil and sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Then, add the carrots and bell pepper.
- Sprinkle in the turmeric and stir to combine the flavors.
- Pour in the chicken broth and coconut milk, stirring well.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 20-30 minutes.
- Check the chicken for doneness; shred if desired, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Use bone-in chicken for richer flavor, and consider adding greens like kale or spinach for extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg