🥣 Chicken & Root Vegetable Healing Soup | Kosher, Comforting, Nutrient-Rich Soup Perfect For Recovery, Colds & Anytime You Need A Healing Bowl Of Goodness 

A comforting, nutrient-rich soup that nourishes the body and warms the soul. Perfect for recovery, cold weather, or anytime you need a healing bowl of goodness.

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👩‍🍳 Servings

6 servings

⏱️ Time

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

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🛒 Ingredients

2 Tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)

1 medium onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced

2 medium parsnips, peeled and sliced

1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced

2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, diced

2 celery stalks, sliced

1 tsp turmeric powder (or 1 inch fresh turmeric root, grated)

1 tsp ground ginger (or 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated)

1 tsp dried thyme

1 bay leaf

6 cups low-sodium chicken broth

2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached)

2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)

Juice of 1 lemon

Sea salt & black pepper, to taste

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🥄 Instructions

1. Sauté the aromatics:

In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, parsnips, and celery. Sauté 5–7 minutes, until softened and fragrant.

2. Add spices & root vegetables:

Stir in turmeric, ginger, and thyme. Add sweet potato and Yukon gold potatoes. Cook for 2–3 minutes to coat vegetables with seasoning.

3. Simmer:

Pour in chicken broth and add the bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes, until root vegetables are tender.

4. Add chicken & finish:

Stir in shredded chicken, parsley, and lemon juice. Simmer for another 5 minutes to warm through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Serve:

Ladle into bowls, garnish with extra parsley, and enjoy warm.

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🌱 Nutritional Information (per serving, approx.)

Calories: 280

Protein: 22 g

Carbohydrates: 28 g

Fiber: 6 g

Sugar: 7 g

Fat: 8 g

Saturated Fat: 1.5 g

Cholesterol: 55 mg

Sodium: 420 mg

Vitamin A: 210% DV

Vitamin C: 45% DV

Potassium: 950 mg

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✨ Healing boost: The turmeric and ginger provide anti-inflammatory benefits, while the chicken and root vegetables supply protein, vitamins, and minerals to restore energy.