High Protein Lemon Turmeric Chicken Soup (Printable)

Vibrant soup with zesty lemon, golden turmeric, tender chicken and baby kale. Ready in 50 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1.3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
05 - 3.5 oz baby kale
06 - 3 garlic cloves, minced

→ Broth & Liquids

07 - 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
08 - Juice and zest of 1 large lemon

→ Spices & Seasonings

09 - 1½ tsp ground turmeric
10 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
11 - 1 tsp sea salt
12 - 1 tsp dried thyme
13 - ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

→ Oils

14 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Garnish

15 - Fresh parsley or dill, chopped
16 - Lemon wedges

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in garlic, turmeric, thyme, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add chicken and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20–25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
04 - Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
05 - Stir in baby kale and simmer for 2–3 minutes until wilted.
06 - Add lemon juice and zest. Season with salt to taste. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with parsley or dill and lemon wedges.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The turmeric creates this stunning golden hue that makes the whole kitchen feel warmer
  • Each bowl packs 40 grams of protein without any heavy ingredients weighing you down
  • The bright lemon cuts through the richness making it incredibly addictive
02 -
  • Turmeric stains everything - wooden spoons, cutting boards, even your countertops if you're not careful
  • The soup tastes even better the next day when all those flavors have had time to really get acquainted
03 -
  • Grate your lemon zest before juicing - much easier to handle the whole fruit that way
  • If reheating, add a splash of water as the pasta and rice alternatives thicken things up overnight
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