Description
This Anti-Inflammatory Cauliflower Chicken Soup is the perfect healthy dinner idea, packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric, ginger, and cauliflower. It’s light, flavorful, and easy to make in just 30 minutes, perfect for any clean-eating diet.
Ingredients
8 oz/250g chicken breast, cooked
2 1/2 cups cauliflower florets
1 carrot, chopped
1 1/2 tbsp grated ginger
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried mint
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and more black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a small cooking pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, turmeric, and black pepper. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Cook the Cauliflower: Add the cauliflower florets and 2 cups of chicken broth (or water and a pinch of salt). Cover and cook at medium-high heat for about 7 minutes, until the cauliflower is tender.
- Add the Carrot and Ginger: Stir in the grated ginger, chopped carrot, and dried mint. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until the carrot is softened.
- Blend the Soup: Using an immersion blender, blend the soup halfway to thicken it without making it too creamy.
- Finish Cooking: Add the cooked chicken, salt, and pepper to taste, along with about 1 more cup of broth (or water). Cook for another 5–6 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
- Add Olive Oil and Serve: Stir in 1 tbsp of olive oil, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve hot.
Notes
For a vegan version, replace the chicken with chickpeas or tofu.
Add coconut milk or almond milk for a creamier soup while keeping it dairy-free.
If you like spicy food, add cayenne pepper or a fresh chili to the soup.
Mix in other vegetables like zucchini or spinach for added nutrients and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Anti-inflammatory, Paleo, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
