5-Star Lemon Ginger Immune Boost Chicken Soup That Heals
A nourishing Lemon Ginger Immune Boost Chicken Soup packed with ingredients to support your immune system and fight inflammation.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 lbs)
- 8 cups water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2-inch piece ginger, grated
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 2 minutes.
- Place the whole chicken in the pot and add water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred the meat, and return to the pot.
- Add carrots, celery, turmeric, black pepper, salt, and bay leaves.
- Simmer for another 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- Use organic chicken for best results.
- Add more lemon juice for extra tang.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg