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Anti-Inflammatory Chicken Soup

I’ve always been a big fan of comfort food, especially when the weather turns chilly or when I need a little boost to my energy levels. One of my favorite go-to meals when I'm in need of both comfort and nourishment is a bowl of Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken Soup.
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Course Soup
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed (optional, for extra heartiness)
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper,
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Lemon wedges,

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot. Cook seasoned chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side, then remove and shred.
  • In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, celery, garlic, turmeric, cumin, ginger, and black pepper for 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  • Shred the chicken and return it to the soup along with a bay leaf.
  • Stir in coconut milk (optional) and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper, remove the bay leaf, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
  • Serve with a wedge of lemon.
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