Detox Immune-Boosting Chicken Soup for Ultimate Health
A nourishing chicken soup designed to boost your immune system and detoxify your body.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 lbs)
- 8 cups of water
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 inch piece of ginger, sliced
- 1 cup of kale, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, add the whole chicken and cover with water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour.
- Remove the chicken and let it cool. Strain the broth and return it to the pot.
- Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and ginger to the broth. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Shred the chicken meat and add it back to the pot along with the kale.
- Simmer for an additional 10 minutes until the kale is tender.
- Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a richer flavor, you can roast the chicken before adding it to the pot.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg