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Anti-Inflammatory Creamy Chicken Soup (Healing, Nourishing & Comforting)


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cubed
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric (or 1 tbsp fresh)
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken bone broth
  • 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk (or 1 cup heavy cream for non-dairy-free)
  • 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of cayenne, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
For garnish:
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley
  • Avocado slices
  • Lemon wedges
  • Hemp seeds or pumpkin seeds

Instructions

  1. Sear chicken: In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook 5–6 min until golden. Remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté aromatics: In same pot, add onion; cook 4–5 min until soft. Stir in garlic, ginger, turmeric, and cumin; cook 1–2 min until fragrant.
  3. Simmer base: Pour in bone broth, scraping up browned bits. Bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 min to meld flavors.
  4. Add creaminess: Stir in coconut milk (or cream) and return chicken to pot. Simmer 10–15 min until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Finish: Stir in kale/spinach until wilted. Add lemon juice, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne or apple cider vinegar.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with herbs, avocado, seeds, and lemon.
💡 Why it’s anti-inflammatory:
Turmeric + black pepper = enhanced curcumin absorption
Ginger & garlic = natural immune support
Bone broth = collagen and gut-friendly nutrients
Leafy greens & lemon = antioxidants and vitamin C

Prep Time & Nutrition (per serving, serves 6):

Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 25 min | Total Time: 40 min
Servings: 6 | Calories: 280 | Net Carbs: 6g | Fats: 18g | Protein: 24g