Ginger Chicken Soup With Turmeric

Detox Soup used after IBS flare-up. Be prepared to use the bathroom a lot after eating.

Ingredients

• 1-2 TBSP olive oil

• 1-1.5 lb chicken tenderloins You can also use chicken breast or thighs

• 1 yellow onion, diced Can also use white or red onion

• 1 large carrot, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)

• 2 ribs of celery, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)

• 3 cups chopped kale, ribs removed Can also use cabbage

• 4 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced

• 1 TBSP freshly grated ginger

• Sea salt and cracked pepper, to taste

• 1 TBSP Italian seasoning

• 1 TBSP turmeric

• 1/8-1/4 tsp cayenne

• 8 cups chicken broth (bone broth will give you even more health benefits, if you have it)

• 1 large lemon, zested and juiced

Instructions

1. Chop all of your vegetables for ease and set them aside; season the chicken tenderloins with salt and pepper.

2. In a Dutch oven or stock pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once it's hot, reduce to medium-low and transfer the chicken into the pot. Cook for about 8-10 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken registers at 160-165º F with a meat thermometer, flipping the tenderloins halfway through. Remove them from the pot and set them aside on a clean cutting board.

3. Add an extra splash of oil to the pot and a bit of the chicken stock; deglaze the pot over medium low heat. All of those crispy brown bits from the chicken will add a ton of flavor to your broth.

4. Pop the onions, carrots, celery, garlic, ginger, and kale into the pot, then stir in a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the veggies soften and the kale is wilted down.

5. Pour the broth into the pot, then stir in the turmeric and cayenne. Bring to a low simmer over medium-low heat. and let it go for about 5-10 minutes. In the meantime, shred or roughly chop the chicken.

6. After 5-10 minutes of simmering, bring the heat down to low. Stir in the chicken followed by the lemon juice and the zest.

7. Give it a taste, and season with more salt and pepper if needed, then serve!

Notes

You can bulk the soup up even more by adding a bit of cooked pasta (like ditalini or acini de pepe) or cooked rice.