🥣 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.
