These 15 anti-inflammatory turmeric chicken soup recipes deliver nutrient-dense, one-pot meals packed with healing spices, bone broth, and wholesome ingredients to boost immunity and support gut health.

1. Creamy Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken Soup
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken breast, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 leek (sliced), 1 yellow onion (diced), 3 carrots (sliced), 3 celery stalks (chopped), 1/2 cup peas, 4 cups chicken bone broth, 1 cup full-fat coconut milk, 1.5 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp ground ginger, salt, and pepper.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; sauté leek, onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add ground turmeric and ground ginger, stirring constantly for 1 minute to bloom spices.
- Pour in chicken bone broth and add raw chicken breasts to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks, return to pot along with coconut milk and peas, simmer for 5 minutes, and serve warm.
2. Golden Turmeric Ginger Chicken & Vegetable Soup
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, 1 tbsp coconut oil, 4 garlic cloves (minced), 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated), 1 tbsp fresh turmeric (grated), 1 yellow onion, 3 carrots, 2 medium zucchini (diced), 5 cups chicken broth, 1/2 cup coconut cream.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Heat coconut oil in a pot over medium heat; add diced onion, garlic, grated ginger, and grated turmeric, cooking for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add sliced carrots, diced zucchini, and chicken thighs to the pot.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Cover and simmer for 25 minutes until chicken thights are tender; remove chicken and shred into bite-sized pieces.
- Stir shredded chicken and coconut cream back into the golden soup, season with sea salt, and serve.
3. Healing Anti-Inflammatory Lemon Chicken & Rice Soup
Ingredients: 1 lb shredded cooked chicken, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 yellow onion, 3 carrots, 3 celery stalks, 2 cups cauliflower rice, 5 cups chicken broth, 1.5 tsp ground turmeric, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped).
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat; sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 6 minutes.
- Stir in ground turmeric and black pepper, cooking for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a rolling boil; add cauliflower rice and lower heat to a simmer for 8 minutes.
- Stir in cooked shredded chicken and fresh lemon juice, heating through for 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in chopped fresh parsley, and ladle into bowls.
4. One-Pot Coconut Turmeric Chicken & Sweet Potato Soup
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 tbsp coconut oil, 2 cups sweet potato (diced), 2 cups fresh baby spinach, 1 yellow onion, 4 cups chicken broth, 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk, 1.5 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp cinnamon.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Melt coconut oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat; sauté onion and diced sweet potatoes for 5 minutes.
- Add turmeric and cinnamon, stirring for 1 minute to coat vegetables.
- Pour in chicken broth and coconut milk, then add whole chicken breasts into the liquid.
- Simmer covered for 20 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender and chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Shred chicken, stir back into pot along with baby spinach until wilted, and season to taste.
5. Immune-Boosting Garlic & Turmeric Chicken Bone Broth Soup
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken breast, 6 garlic cloves (minced), 1 tbsp fresh ginger (minced), 1.5 tsp ground turmeric, 6 cups organic chicken bone broth, 2 cups chopped kale, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat; sauté minced garlic and ginger for 2 minutes.
- Stir in turmeric and black pepper (to enhance turmeric absorption) for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken bone broth and add whole chicken breasts.
- Simmer gently for 20 minutes; remove chicken and shred finely.
- Return shredded chicken to broth, add chopped kale and fresh lemon juice, cook 3 minutes until kale softens, and serve.
6. Nourishing Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients: 1 lb cooked chicken breast (shredded), 6 oz gluten-free chickpea or brown rice noodles, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 onion, 3 carrots, 3 celery stalks, 5 cups chicken broth, 1.5 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp dried thyme, fresh dill.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 7 minutes.
- Add turmeric and thyme, stirring for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, and add gluten-free noodles.
- Cook noodles according to package instructions (about 7–9 minutes).
- Fold in pre-cooked shredded chicken, simmer for 2 minutes until hot, and garnish with fresh dill.
7. Creamy Curry Turmeric Chicken & Kale Soup
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken thighs (cubed), 1 tbsp coconut oil, 1 tbsp yellow curry powder, 1 tsp ground turmeric, 1 yellow onion, 2 cups chopped kale, 1 can (13.5 oz) light coconut milk, 4 cups chicken broth, salt.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Heat coconut oil in a pot over medium-high heat; brown cubed chicken thighs for 5 minutes, then remove.
- Sauté diced onion in remaining oil for 4 minutes; add curry powder and turmeric, stirring for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and coconut milk, returning browned chicken to the pot.
- Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in chopped kale, cook for 3 minutes until tender, and season with sea salt.
8. 30-Minute Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken & Squash Soup
Ingredients: 1 lb cooked chicken breast (shredded), 2 cups butternut squash (diced into 1/2-inch cubes), 3 celery stalks, 2 carrots, 1 tbsp olive oil, 4 cups chicken broth, 1.5 tsp ground turmeric, 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; add butternut squash, celery, and carrots, sautéing for 6 minutes.
- Sprinkle turmeric and garlic powder over vegetables, stirring for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 12–15 minutes until butternut squash is fork-tender.
- Stir in shredded cooked chicken, cook 2 minutes to warm through, and serve.
9. Spicy Anti-Inflammatory Ginger Turmeric Chicken Soup
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken breast, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp fresh ginger (minced), 4 garlic cloves (minced), 1.5 tsp ground turmeric, 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, 2 cups bok choy (chopped), 5 cups chicken broth.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Heat sesame oil in a pot over medium heat; sauté ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes for 2 minutes.
- Stir in ground turmeric for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and raw chicken breasts; simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is done.
- Shred chicken and return to pot.
- Stir in chopped bok choy, cook for 3 minutes until stems are tender-crisp, and serve hot.
10. Creamy Roasted Cauliflower & Turmeric Chicken Soup
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower (cut into florets), 1 lb cooked chicken (shredded), 2 tbsp olive oil, 1.5 tsp ground turmeric, 1 onion, 4 cups chicken bone broth, 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk, 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Toss cauliflower florets with 1 tbsp olive oil and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes until browned.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a pot over medium heat; sauté onion for 5 minutes, then stir in turmeric and garlic powder.
- Add roasted cauliflower and bone broth to pot; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree soup until completely smooth and creamy.
- Stir in shredded chicken and coconut milk, heat for 3 minutes, and serve.
11. Slow Cooker Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken Soup
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, 3 carrots (chopped), 3 celery stalks (chopped), 1 yellow onion (diced), 4 garlic cloves (minced), 1.5 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp ground ginger, 6 cups chicken broth, salt, pepper.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Place raw chicken thighs, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic into 6-quart slow cooker insert.
- Sprinkle ground turmeric, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper over top.
- Pour chicken broth over ingredients, stirring gently to combine spices.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours (or HIGH for 3–4 hours).
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks, return to slow cooker, stir well, and serve.
12. Detoxifying Turmeric Chicken & Vegetable Soup
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast (diced), 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 leek (sliced), 2 carrots (diced), 1.5 cups broccoli florets, 1.5 tsp ground turmeric, 5 cups chicken broth, 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped), lemon wedges.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; sauté sliced leek and carrots for 5 minutes.
- Add diced raw chicken and ground turmeric, stirring for 4 minutes until chicken exterior turns opaque.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for 12 minutes.
- Add broccoli florets and simmer for 5 minutes until tender.
- Stir in fresh parsley and serve warm with fresh lemon wedges squeezed on top.
13. Gut-Healing Turmeric Chicken & Zucchini Noodle Soup
Ingredients: 1 lb cooked chicken breast (shredded), 3 medium zucchini (spiralized into zoodles), 1 tbsp coconut oil, 1 tbsp fresh ginger (minced), 1.5 tsp ground turmeric, 5 cups chicken bone broth, 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Heat coconut oil in a pot over medium heat; sauté minced ginger for 1 minute.
- Stir in ground turmeric for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken bone broth and bring to a gentle boil for 5 minutes.
- Lower heat, add shredded cooked chicken and fresh lemon juice, heating for 2 minutes.
- Add zucchini noodles during last 2 minutes of cooking so they remain tender-crisp.
14. Creamy Wild Rice & Turmeric Chicken Soup
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast (cubed), 3/4 cup wild rice (rinsed), 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 onion, 2 celery stalks, 1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms, 1.5 tsp ground turmeric, 1 can coconut milk, 4 cups chicken broth.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot; sauté onion, celery, and mushrooms for 6 minutes.
- Add ground turmeric and wild rice, stirring for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 35 minutes until rice opens.
- Add cubed chicken breasts and coconut milk; simmer uncovered for 12 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
- Season with sea salt and serve warm.
15. Instant Pot Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken Soup
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 onion (diced), 3 carrots (sliced), 2 celery stalks (sliced), 1.5 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp ground ginger, 4 cups chicken broth.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Set Instant Pot to SAUTÉ mode; heat olive oil and sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 4 minutes.
- Stir in ground turmeric and ginger for 30 seconds, then hit CANCEL.
- Add raw chicken breasts and pour chicken broth over top.
- Secure lid, set valve to SEALING, and pressure cook on HIGH for 10 minutes.
- Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, quick release remaining steam, shred chicken, return to pot, and serve.