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Immune Boosting Chicken Soup

A comforting and nutritious chicken soup packed with garlic, ginger, and vibrant vegetables to boost your immune system.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Aromatics
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch piece ginger, grated
Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 2 large carrots, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Garnish
  • Fresh to taste parsley For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dice the onion, mince the garlic, grate the ginger, and chop the carrots and celery.
Cooking
  1. In a large stockpot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until transparent, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer.
  4. Add the shredded chicken, sliced carrots, chopped celery, bay leaf, and dried thyme. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
  5. Allow the soup to simmer on low for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and infused with flavor.
Finalizing
  1. Discard the bay leaf before serving. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Consider using homemade broth for richer flavor; play around with vegetable choices like adding kale or spinach for additional nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.