Healing Chicken Soup

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil - divided
• 1 whole head of garlic
• 3 slices fresh ginger
• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into pieces
• 32 ounces chicken broth
• 6 to 8 cups water, depending on preference
• Dash of turmeric (optional)
• Small pasta like mini bowties or orzo, cooked al dente (optional)
• 1 cup fresh spinach (optional)