Chicken Detox Soup
A light, nourishing chicken and vegetable soup infused with ginger, garlic, turmeric, and a splash of apple cider vinegar. This clean one-pot recipe is loaded with lean protein and colorful veggies, perfect for a wholesome reset, meal prep, or soothing *healthy comfort food* nights.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (or 1/2 tsp ground ginger)
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups broccoli florets, bite-size
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- salt and black pepper, to taste
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots with a pinch of salt; sauté 5–6 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in garlic and grated ginger; cook 30–60 seconds until aromatic. Sprinkle in ground turmeric and red pepper flakes (if using) and stir to bloom the spices.
- Nestle chicken breasts into the pot. Pour in the chicken broth and add apple cider vinegar. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered 20–25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Transfer chicken to a board and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
- Add broccoli florets, frozen peas, and chopped parsley. Simmer 5–7 minutes, until broccoli is tender but still bright green.
- Taste and season with salt and black pepper. Serve hot with lemon wedges for squeezing over each bowl.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 22gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 560mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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