Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 50 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
• Yield: 6–8 servings
• Category: Soup / Comfort Food
• Cuisine: American
• Keywords: healing chicken soup, turmeric chicken soup, homemade chicken soup, deesviral

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts, bone-in and skin-on
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 3 large carrots, sliced
• 3 stalks celery, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated or minced
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 bay leaf
• 8 cups high-quality chicken broth or bone broth
• 1/2 cup small pasta
• 1 lemon, juiced
• Fresh parsley and dill, chopped
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 6–7 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in garlic, ginger, and turmeric. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add the chicken, bay leaf, and broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 30–35 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
6. Remove the chicken from the pot. Discard skin and bones, then shred the meat and return it to the soup.
7. Add the small pasta and simmer for 8–10 minutes, until tender.
8. Stir in lemon juice and fresh parsley and dill.
9. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
10. Serve hot.

Tips & Variations

• Use bone broth for even richer flavor and body.
• Swap pasta for rice if preferred.
• Add spinach or kale near the end for extra greens.

Why This Recipe Works

Bone-in chicken creates a richer, more flavorful broth, while turmeric, ginger, garlic, and lemon add warmth and brightness. Fresh herbs at the end keep the soup lively and aromatic, making it both comforting and refreshing.