Ginger Turmeric Chicken Soup (Printable)

A comforting bowl featuring tender chicken, vibrant turmeric, ginger, and creamy coconut milk in a rich, aromatic broth.

# What Goes In:

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

01 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 2 ribs celery, diced
05 - 2 teaspoons garlic, minced

→ Spices

06 - 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
07 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
08 - ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

→ Broth & Proteins

09 - 6 cups chicken broth (48 ounces)
10 - 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized cubes

→ Other

11 - 6 ounces egg noodles
12 - 1 can unsweetened coconut milk (13.5 ounces)
13 - Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
14 - Fresh parsley for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and diced celery. Cook for 5–6 minutes until vegetables soften and onion becomes translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic, ground turmeric, ground ginger, and cumin. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the spices.
03 - Pour in chicken broth and stir to combine. Add cubed chicken breasts and bring mixture to a low simmer.
04 - Cover pot and simmer for 15–20 minutes until chicken is fully cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - Add egg noodles and coconut milk. Simmer uncovered for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
06 - Ladle soup into bowls and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The coconut milk creates the most velvety broth that feels like a warm hug
  • Turmeric and ginger give it that golden glow and gentle warmth that lingers
02 -
  • The coconut milk can separate if you boil it too hard, so keep the simmer gentle after adding it
  • Egg noodles soak up liquid quickly, so the soup will thicken if you store it overnight
03 -
  • Cut your chicken into slightly larger pieces since they shrink as they cook
  • Taste your broth before adding salt since different brands have varying sodium levels
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