Anti-Inflammatory Lemon Chicken Soup with a Creamy Coconut Broth

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
• 1 leek (trimmed and sliced)
• 2 cup carrots (sliced)
• 1 cup celery (sliced)
• 3 tbsp ginger (fresh, minced)
• 2 tbsp garlic (minced)
• ground turmeric (be generous for anti-inflammatory benefits)
• dried thyme (to taste)
• dried oregano (to taste)
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 4 cup chicken bone broth (for gut health)
• 4 cup low sodium vegetable broth
• 0.5 tbsp chicken bouillon powder
• 2 chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb)
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 zucchini (chopped)
• 0.75 cup pasta (dry)
• 1 can coconut milk (use the whole can for a creamier broth)
• 0.5 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat up olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the sliced leeks to the pot and sauté until they have softened.

3. 3

   Add in the carrots and celery. Let them sweat for a few minutes.

4. 4

   Add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté until they become aromatic.

5. 5

   Stir in the turmeric powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pot as you stir so the seasonings don't stick.

6. 6

   Pour in 4 cups of chicken bone broth, 4 cups of low-sodium vegetable broth, and add the chicken bouillon powder.

7. 7

   Add the 2 whole chicken breasts and 3 bay leaves to the pot.

8. 8

   Bring the liquid to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through.

9. 9

   Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and set them aside to shred.

10. 10

    Add the chopped zucchini, 3/4 cup of pasta, and the coconut milk to the pot. Cover with a lid and let the pasta cook.

11. 11

    Once the pasta is cooked, add the shredded chicken back into the pot.

12. 12

    Stir in 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice.

13. 13

    Top with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

The author suggests using the whole can of coconut milk for a creamier broth. This recipe is specifically designed to be anti-inflammatory and supportive of the immune system during cold and flu season.

Nutrition per serving

• soup
• main dish
• anti-inflammatory
• healthy
• one-pot
• chicken soup
• gut health
• immune boost