Description
A warm and comforting soup packed with the earthy taste of turmeric, creamy coconut milk, and tender chicken and vegetables, perfect for nourishment and comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 large leek, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced
- 3 large carrots, thinly sliced
- 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 (10-ounce) bag frozen peas (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large soup pot. Add diced onions, leeks, carrots, celery, and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Sauté until the leeks become soft and caramelized, about 14-16 minutes.
- Add chopped garlic, turmeric, and poultry seasoning. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and coconut milk, then add raw chicken to the pot. Scrape up any bits stuck to the bottom. Bring to a bare simmer, partially covering the pot, and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender.
- Remove chicken, let it cool, then cut into bite-sized pieces. Return chicken to the pot, add frozen peas and fresh parsley, and simmer for 5 minutes until peas are bright green and soft. Season with salt and pepper as needed, then serve garnished with extra parsley.
Notes
Using homemade or high-quality store-bought chicken broth enhances flavor. Feel free to substitute chicken with chickpeas or tofu for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg