Description
Warming spices highlight this turmeric chicken soup from North African cuisine. Golden broth with tender chicken promises comfort and nourishment for hungry diners seeking hearty healing.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.25 pounds chicken thighs or breasts
- 6 cups chicken broth
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 large leek, white and light green parts only, sliced
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 bag (10 ounces / 283 grams) frozen peas
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 can (13.5 ounces / 400 milliliters) coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Sauté aromatic vegetables in hot oil, allowing onions, leeks, carrots, and celery to soften and caramelize at medium heat for approximately 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Introduce minced garlic, ground turmeric, and poultry seasoning to the vegetable mixture, stirring continuously for 2-3 minutes until the spices release their fragrant oils.
- Pour broth and coconut milk into the pot, gently nestling whole chicken pieces into the liquid. Cover and simmer at low temperature for 15-20 minutes, ensuring chicken cooks thoroughly without becoming tough.
- Carefully extract chicken from the soup, using two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces. Return shredded chicken to the pot and add vibrant green peas and chopped fresh parsley.
- Allow soup to gently bubble for an additional 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and peas to become tender yet maintain their bright color.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Optional: Garnish with additional chopped parsley for a fresh, herbaceous finish.
Notes
- Dial down the turmeric if you prefer a milder flavor, as it can be quite potent and earthy.
- Swap chicken for tofu or chickpeas to create a vegetarian-friendly version of this comforting soup.
- Choose bone-in chicken for richer, more complex flavor profiles that infuse deeper into the broth.
- Fresh turmeric root provides more vibrant taste and health benefits compared to dried ground turmeric, so experiment if available.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg