Sunshine Turmeric Chicken Soup Easy Immune Boosting Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped (approx. 1.5 cups / 200g)
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped (approx. 1 cup / 130g)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (approx. 1 cup / 100g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (15 ml)
• 1 tablespoon ground turmeric (15 ml)
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) (2.5 ml)
• 8 cups chicken broth or stock (1.9 liters)
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces (680g)
• 1 cup cooked rice or noodles (170g)
• 1 cup chopped fresh spinach or kale (lightly packed) (85g)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)