Turmeric And Ginger Chicken Soup
by
Derek Farwagi
Equipment
- 1 2 quart saucepan
Ingredients
CAUTION. TURMERIC STAINS CLOTHES.
- 1 skinless boneless chicken breast
- 2 whole cloves garlic
- 1 3" inch piece ginger, unpeeled, thinly sliced
- 2 dried bay leaves
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ¼ tsp finely ground coriander seeds
- ½ tsp black pepper corns
- 1 carrot thinly sliced
- 1 scallion, very thinly sliced
- 1 nest of angel hair pasta You can also use 1/4 cup of orzo. That will take about 8 minutes to cook so add that to the broth before the carrots which only take 3 minutes to cook.
- 4 cups chicken broth
- juice of half a lemon
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken. Place with, onions, garlic, ginger, bay leaves, turmeric, peppercorns, coriander seeds, and several pinches of salt in a 2 quart saucepan and cover with the broth.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Remove the chicken when the thickest part of breast registers 155 F (65 C). Set aside.
- Skim fat off the broth, add carrots and angel hair pasta, bring to a simmer, and cook until carrots are al denté, about 3 minutes. The angel hair pasta will also be cooked by then.
- Shred chicken, add to the soup and serve garnished with scallions and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Notes
A little turmeric goes a long way so use sparingly for many uses.
Swap out salt for turmeric to flavor vegetables
Cutting back on sodium is always a good idea, and turmeric can pack a ton of flavor and seasoning.
Make a homemade golden milk latte
In recent years, turmeric lattes have made its way into cafes and specialty grocery stores in the U.S. However, you can easily make your own version at home.
Stir it into your rice
Adding herbs and spices like turmeric into rice can add flavor and color. With added veggies it makes a quick and delicious dish that turns plain rice into something nutritious and delicious.
Blend it in smoothies
Blending turmeric into smoothies is easy. Simply blend in a quarter tea spoon for two glasses.