Golden Turmeric Chicken Soup with Coconut and Lemon. Chicken soup is the ultimate comfort food, but this golden turmeric version takes a classic to new heights. The warmth and vibrant color of the spicy turmeric adds anti-inflammatory properties and truly wakes up your sense. It’s as nourishing as it is delicious!
The rich and creamy coconut milk and a bright finish from fresh lemon will make this a new favorite in your family, perfect for a cozy night in or a rejuvenating meal when you need a pick-me-up. This is what January needs, wherever you are!

Golden Turmeric Chicken Soup with Coconut and Lemon
Nourishing Chicken Soup with Vibrant Lemon and Creamy coconut Milk
Course dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword Chicken Soup, Turmeric Soup
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 sweet yellow onion, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ Tbsp fresh ginger, grated - or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 3 cups butternut squash diced into ½” cubes
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 15 oz can full fat coconut milk
- 4 cups chopped kale
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Optional: 12 oz ramen noodles
Instructions
- Add oil to a large soup pot or dutch oven over medium low heat. Once the oil is heated, add onions and cook for 5 minutes, then add garlic, butternut squash, ginger, salt, pepper, and turmeric.
- Add coconut milk, chicken broth and chicken breasts. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook until chicken breasts are done, about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken, shred using two forks, and return back to the pot.
- Add the chopped kale and lemon juice. Stir, and cook on low until kale is wilted, about 2 minutes. If using Ramen Noodles, add these during the last couple of minutes of cooking.
- Enjoy!
Notes
This recipe is straight from the genius team of Crowded Kitchen, linked here https://www.crowdedkitchen.com/turmeric-chicken-noodle-soup/. This soup keeps well but I recommend keeping the noodles separate until eating so they don't get soggy.