TURMERIC-GINGER CHICKEN SOUP

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Chicken noodle soup never gets old. If you don't have udon for this recipe, use rice noodles or regular old spaghetti. A small knob of fresh turmeric can replace the dried type.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Noodle     Ginger     Coriander     Garlic     Carrot     Healthy     Dinner

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (3 1/2-4-pound) chicken
2 medium onions, unpeeled, quartered
2 heads of garlic, halved crosswise
1 (4-inch) piece ginger, unpeeled, thinly sliced
3 dried bay leaves
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons black peppercorns
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
Kosher salt
12 ounces carrots (about 4 medium), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces on a diagonal
8 ounces dried udon noodles
Scallions, very thinly sliced
Chili oil (for serving)

Steps:

  • Place chicken, onions, garlic, ginger, bay leaves, turmeric, peppercorns, coriander seeds, and several pinches of salt in a large pot. Pour in cold water to cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and gently simmer until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of breast registers 155°F, 30-35 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and let cool slightly; keep stock simmering. Remove skin from chicken; discard. Pull meat from bones and shred into bite-size pieces; set aside. Return bones and carcass to stock. Increase heat and bring stock to a boil; cook until reduced by about one-third, 15-20 minutes. Season with more salt if needed.
  • Strain stock into a large saucepan; discard solids. Add carrots, bring to a simmer, and cook until carrots are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  • Divide noodles among bowls. Add shredded chicken meat to stock and cook just until heated through; season stock with more salt if needed. Ladle over noodles. Top soup with scallions and drizzle with chili oil.

Karan H
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, flavorful, and filling.


Laiba Hayat
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Ahmad Kafeel
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very flavorful and satisfying.


Sebastian Mree
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor.


Avery Jones
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also very easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.


Dodo Bird
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I love that this soup is made with all healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Autumn Manuella
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, flavorful, and filling.


Zachariah Pinel
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I'm not a big fan of chicken soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The turmeric and ginger give it a really unique and flavorful taste.


Noman Poli
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also very easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.


Inara Hernandez
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really delicious soup.


Ishtiaq Malik
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of turmeric and ginger. It's also very flavorful and satisfying.


Sqsh773 Shas3
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Sheldon
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This soup is so flavorful and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Cristi Winstead
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it without complaint.


jeff oluoba
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I'm not a big fan of turmeric, but this soup was still really good. The ginger and chicken flavors really shine through.


Nchadi Joseph
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like to add some rice or noodles to make it a more filling meal.


Tanisha Tanisha
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add some extra vegetables, like carrots and celery.


Husnain King
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This soup was amazing! The flavors of the turmeric and ginger were perfectly balanced, and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.