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Golden Turmeric Chicken Noodle Soup

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This vibrant, golden chicken noodle soup is packed with immune-boosting turmeric, ginger, and garlic for a nourishing, comforting meal. Ready in under an hour, it’s perfect for busy families or anyone needing a cozy, flavorful boost.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb) or 3 thighs, trimmed
  • 6 ounces egg noodles or wide noodles (gluten-free if needed)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prep the veggies and chicken: Dice onion, slice carrots and celery, mince garlic, and grate ginger. Trim chicken as needed.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened and onion is translucent.
  3. Add garlic and ginger; cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle in turmeric, black pepper, and cumin (if using). Stir constantly for about 1 minute to bloom the spices.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and stir to scrape up any browned bits. Add salt. Nestle chicken breasts or thighs into the broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Reduce heat to a low simmer. Cover and cook for 15–20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
  7. Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
  8. Stir in egg noodles. Simmer, uncovered, for 8–10 minutes or until noodles are just tender. Stir occasionally.
  9. Taste and adjust salt as needed. Add cayenne pepper if using. Squeeze in lemon juice and stir in chopped parsley.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley and a wedge of lemon if desired.

Notes

For gluten-free, use gluten-free noodles or rice. For dairy-free, use oil instead of butter. Add extra veggies like spinach or peas for more nutrition. Cook noodles separately if storing leftovers to avoid sogginess. Turmeric can stain utensils—use stainless or glass when possible. Adjust cayenne for spice preference. Soup freezes well without noodles.

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