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Immune Boosting Chicken Soup

GF | DF | RSF | EF | NF
Servings: 6 Adults
Course: 1 meal a day, 2 meals a day, 3 meals a day, Family Meals, Main Course, Soup

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 TBSP fresh turmeric finely grated
  • 2 TBSP fresh ginger finely grated
  • 2 litres chicken Bone Broth
  • 500 grams chicken thigh diced
  • 1 bunch coriander or parsley finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos optional but yum
  • 2 lemons zest and juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
OPTIONAL:
  • 1 head of broccoli florets cut
  • 1 cob of corn kernels removed, or 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 2 chilli finely chopped
  • 2 packets rice noodles or 2 zucchini's spiralled

Equipment

  • Large Soup Pot
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Wooden Spoon or Ladle
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Grater

Method
 

  1. Combine the garlic, turmeric, ginger, lemon zest, bone broth, chicken and broccoli/corn/chilli (if using) into a large pot.
  2. Simmer for 10 minutes over a low heat until chicken is cooked through.
  3. Cook noodles in a seperate pot as per cooking instructions on packet, when cooked drain and add to the broth mixture.
  4. Add coconut aminos (if using), lemon juice and coriander/parsley just before serving.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste (can also add chilli to your own bowl now if you wish).
  6. Sip slowly and enjoy the healing benefits.

Notes

Will last 6 months in the freezer or for 3 days in refrigerator.
For younger babies I would recommend pureeing to avoid any ‘chunks’ of vegetables of chicken that they could slurp back and be a choking risk - or cut all foods added into safe finger shape and texture.