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Lemon–Turmeric Chicken, Kale & White Bean Soup

Lemon–Turmeric Chicken, Kale & White Bean Soup

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Lemon-turmeric chicken soup with greens

Lemon–Turmeric Chicken, Kale & White Bean Soup

A bright, savory soup built on anti-inflammatory spices, leafy greens, and lean poultry. This Mediterranean/MIND-style recipe balances high-quality protein with fiber-rich plants to support brain, heart, and metabolic health.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup, divided
  • yellow onion finely chopped, 1 medium (about 1 cup)
  • garlic minced, 4 cloves
  • celery diced, 2 stalks (about 1 cup)
  • carrot diced, 1 medium (about ½ cup)
  • ground turmeric 1 teaspoon
  • ground cumin 1 teaspoon
  • dried thyme 1 teaspoon
  • freshly ground black pepper ½ teaspoon
  • low-sodium chicken broth 6 cups
  • boneless skinless chicken breast, diced, 1¼ pounds (about 560 g)
  • cannellini white beans, cooked and rinsed, 1 cup
  • kale lacinato or curly, stems removed and chopped, 4 packed cups
  • lemon zest from 1 lemon
  • fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons
  • sea salt ½–¾ teaspoon (to taste)
  • fresh parsley chopped, ¼ cup (optional garnish)

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, celery, and carrot; cook 5–7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  2. Stir in turmeric, cumin, thyme, and black pepper. Add chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Add diced chicken, reduce to a simmer, and cook 10–12 minutes until chicken is just cooked through.
  3. Stir in white beans and kale. Simmer 5–8 minutes until kale is tender. Remove from heat and finish with remaining olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and parsley.

Notes

  • Serve with a side of whole-grain rye, farro, oat crackers, or sprouted-grain bread for a Nordic- or Mediterranean-style meal.
  • Keeps well refrigerated for up to 4 days; flavors improve overnight.
  • If freezing, freeze without the lemon juice; add lemon after reheating.

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