Food & Cooking Recipes Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes Turmeric-Ginger Chicken Soup 5.0 (2) Fragrant and restorative, this soup comes together in a flash. Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 6 cups Jump to recipe You won’t believe how quickly this fragrant turmeric-ginger chicken soup recipe comes together. Simply slice a garlic clove and grate a bit of ginger, then fry it in oil along with a dash of turmeric. Simmer with stock for a few minutes, then add quick-cooking angel hair pasta and shredded rotisserie chicken—that’s it! The result is a restorative, immunity-boosting soup that’s big on flavor and low on effort. It’s also endlessly customizable: Up the nutrient quotient with a couple handfuls of baby greens or swap out the chicken for cubed tofu. No matter how you spin it, this simple yet sensational soup is a keeper. The Difference Between Broth and Stock and When to Use Each Credit: Pernille Loof What You'll Need for This Soup Recipe Ginger: Reach for a one-inch piece of ginger for this recipe. Grate it using a microplane for the best texture. Alternatively, mince it very finely if you don't have a grater handy. Garlic: Using a sliced—rather than minced—garlic clove adds just enough allium flavor without overwhelming the delicate broth. Turmeric: Ground turmeric adds a fragrant aroma and golden hue to the broth. If yours has a musty smell or faded color, or if you've had it for more than two years, it's a good idea to replace it with a fresh jar. Broth: Use homemade chicken stock if you've got it, or opt for a low-sodium option if buying it from the store. That helpsyou can control the saltiness of the soup. Pasta: Angel hair pasta cooks in practically no time, making it perfect for this couldn't-be-quicker soup. Be sure to cook it for a minute or two less than the package says to avoid ending up with mushy noodles. Chicken: Using a rotisserie chicken cuts down on effort, but you can also poach a boneless chicken breast in the broth before shredding it into bite size pieces. (Try this easy method for a super moist, tender result.) Directions Make broth: In a saucepan over medium-high heat, saute garlic, turmeric, and ginger in oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add stock; bring to a simmer. Add pasta and cook; stir in chicken: Add pasta; cook 1 minute less than per package instructions. Add chicken; heat through, 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice. Serve with microgreens and scallions. Variations Make it vegetarian: For a plant-based twist, use vegetable broth and cubed firm tofu in place of the chicken broth and shredded meat. Add greens: Stir in a few handfuls of baby spinach or kale along with the chicken for even more nutrients. Use a different noodle: Instead of angel hair, use a similarly thin, quick-cooking option like thin rice noodles or vermicelli. Get creative with toppings: Top each bowl with a few sprigs of cilantro, thinly sliced chile pepper, and/or store-bought fried shallots for flavor and crunch. 5 More Chicken Soup Recipes to Try Easy Chicken Noodle Soup Chicken Tortilla Soup Thai Chicken Soup Lemony Pesto Chicken Soup Chipotle Chicken and White-Bean Soup Updated by Esther Reynolds Esther Reynolds Esther Reynolds is an experienced recipe developer, recipe tester, food editor, and writer with over a decade of experience in the food and media industries.