Detox Immune-Boosting Chicken Soup Recipe
This Detox Immune-Boosting Chicken Soup is a nourishing and flavorful blend of wholesome vegetables, shredded rotisserie chicken, and immune-supportive spices like turmeric and garlic. Perfect for a comforting meal that supports your body’s natural defenses, this easy-to-make soup combines sautéed onions, celery, carrots, mushrooms, and kale simmered in rich chicken stock for a hearty, detoxifying dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion (diced)
- 3 large celery stalks (diced)
- 2 large carrots (peeled and chopped)
- 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
- 10 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups baby kale leaves
Soup Base & Seasonings
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1½ tsp salt
Protein & Legumes
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat to prepare the base for sautéing your vegetables.
- Sauté base vegetables: Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots to the pot. Stir occasionally and cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables have softened and started to release their flavors.
- Add mushrooms and garlic: Add the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic to the pot, cooking for an additional 3 minutes until fragrant and the mushrooms begin to soften.
- Add liquids and seasonings: Stir in the chicken stock, bay leaves, turmeric, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and chickpeas. Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Bring to boil and add chicken: Increase the heat to bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, add the shredded rotisserie chicken to the pot for protein and flavor.
- Simmer soup: Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and let the soup simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes to allow all the ingredients to meld together.
- Add kale and finish cooking: Stir in the baby kale leaves, cover again, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the kale is wilted and tender.
- Final touches and serving: Remove the bay leaves from the soup before serving. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and enjoy this comforting immune-boosting meal.
Notes
- Use a rotisserie chicken to save time and add great flavor.
- Adjust chili flakes according to your spice preference.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken stock with vegetable broth and omit chicken or use plant-based protein.
- Adding turmeric enhances the anti-inflammatory properties of the soup.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or can be frozen for longer storage.
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