• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Savory Lotus

simple clean eats + healthy treats

  • About
  • Recipes
  • Healthy Living
  • Resources
  • Safe Skincare
    • BEAUTYCOUNTER
    • PRIMALLY PURE
  • MEAL PLANS

By Katja Heino 4 Comments
Savory Lotus may receive commissions from purchases made through links in this post.

Instant Pot Turmeric Ginger Chicken Soup (with stove top option)

Jump to Recipe
chicken soup in white bowl

Turmeric ginger chicken soup is loaded with tender shredded chicken, nutrient-dense veggies, and an anti-inflammatory broth. Make it in your Instant Pot or on the stove top.

hello, soup season!!

You guys know that soup is totally my jam. I could eat it every day in cold weather.

Kicking off this years soup season with a new Instant Pot recipe: Turmeric Ginger Chicken Soup,

Don’t worry. If you don’t have an IP, I included a stove top option as well.

close up of turmeric ginger chicken soup

Soup is LIFE. And this flavorful, healing soup is loaded with so many fresh and nutritious ingredients:

  • cauliflower, sweet potato, + kale
  • tender chicken
  • savory, turmeric-ginger-garlic anti-inflammatory broth
  • finished off with a bright lemon flavor

It’s one of those soups that you’ll want to make over and over again. It’s super simple to throw together. And it’s versatile, meaning you can throw in whatever vegetable you like.

chicken soup in instant pot insert

How to make turmeric ginger chicken soup

  1. In the Instant Pot, use SAUTE mode to melt your fat. Add chicken breasts and cook 4 minutes on each side to brown. Remove from Instant Pot.
  2. Add in onions and saute until translucent – about 4-5 minutes.  Add garlic and ginger and saute for one minute until fragrant.
  3. Add in broth, chicken breasts, sweet potato, cauliflower, turmeric, and bay leaf.  Lock lid on IP and turn the vent valve to “sealing.” Cook on HIGH pressure for 9 minutes then quick release the pressure. While soup cooks, de-stem kale and slice into thin ribbons.
  4. Remove chicken breasts and turn IP onto WARM.  Add in kale and  to wilt for several minutes.  Meanwhile, shred chicken breasts with two forks or with the paddle attachment of a stand mixer. 
  5. Put shredded chicken back into soup and add in lemon juice, salt + pepper to taste, and chopped cilantro.  Taste and adjust for lemon, if needed. Serve and enjoy!

How to make soup on stove top

The directions are exactly the same as for the IP, except you will use a large soup pot and will simmer (covered) for about 30 minutes.

two bowls of chicken soup in white bowls

Love soup?

Check out my 30 Minute Turmeric Beef Soup and my 30 Minute Creamy Lemon Chicken Soup.

DID YOU MAKE THIS AND LOVE IT? I WANT TO SEE YOUR CREATIONS. SHARE THE LOVE ON INSTAGRAM AND TAG @savorylotus AND USE THE HASHTAG #savorylotus FOR A CHANCE TO BE FEATURED. FOLLOW SAVORY LOTUS ON PINTEREST AND FACEBOOK TO KEEP UP WITH LATEST CONTENT AND UPDATES.

Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Instant Pot Turmeric Ginger Chicken Soup

★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
  • Author: Katja Heino
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes (+ time for IP to come to pressure)
  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
Print Recipe
Pin Recipe

Description

Turmeric ginger chicken soup is loaded with tender shredded chicken, nutrient-dense veggies, and an anti-inflammatory broth. Make it in your Instant Pot or on the stove top.


Ingredients

Scale

 

  • 1 and 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • salt, to taste
  • 2 tbsp butter, ghee, or coconut oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2–3 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 6 cups good quality broth  (vegetable, homemade bone broth or Kettle and Fire)
  • 1 large sweet potato (or 2 small), chopped
  • 3 cups cauliflower florets, chopped
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 bay leaf
  • one head of kale (I use dino kale)
  • juice from half of a lemon
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Lightly salt chicken breasts on both sides.
  2. Turn on SAUTE mode on Instant Pot and melt fat of choice. Add chicken breasts and cook 4 minutes on each side to brown. Remove from Instant Pot.
  3. Add in onions and saute until translucent – about 4-5 minutes.  Add garlic and ginger and saute for one minute until fragrant.
  4. Add in broth, chicken breasts, sweet potato, cauliflower, turmeric, and bay leaf.  Lock lid on IP and turn the vent valve to “sealing.” Cook on HIGH pressure for 9 minutes then quick release the pressure. While soup cooks, de-stem kale and slice into thin ribbons. 
  5. Remove chicken breasts and turn IP onto WARM.  Add in kale and allow to wilt for several minutes.  Meanwhile, shred chicken breasts with two forks or with the paddle attachment of a stand mixer. 
  6. Put shredded chicken back into soup and add in lemon juice, salt + pepper to taste, and chopped cilantro.  Taste and adjust for lemon, if needed. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

STOVE TOP INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Melt fat of choice in large soup pot. Add chicken breasts and cook 4 minutes on each side to brown. Remove from pot
  2. Add in onions and saute until translucent – about 4-5 minutes.  Add garlic and ginger and saute for one minute until fragrant.
  3. Add in broth, chicken breasts, sweet potato, cauliflower, turmeric, and bay leaf. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for about 30 minutes. While soup cooks, de-stem kale and slice into thin ribbons. 
  4. Remove chicken breasts.  Add in kale and  to wilt for several minutes.  Meanwhile, shred chicken breasts with two forks or with the paddle attachment of a stand mixer. 
  5. Put shredded chicken back into soup and add in lemon juice, salt + pepper to taste, and chopped cilantro.  Taste and adjust for lemon, if needed. Serve and enjoy!

Did you make this recipe?

Tag @savorylotus on Instagram and hashtag it #savorylotus

turmeric ginger chicken soup on white counter

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Filed Under: Soups, Whole30 Recipes Tagged With: chicken, chicken soup, gluten free soup, soup, turmeric. ginger, whole30

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Regina Pritchett says

    November 4, 2021 at 6:06 am

    I made this soup last night and my husband and I where super surprised at the awesome flavors, even though I did forget to add the lemon juice at the end(my husband was helping clean as we go and he accidently dumped it out) . We will definitely make it again! Moving on to bean soups!!!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      November 9, 2021 at 7:08 am

      Yay! So glad you loved it.

      Reply
  2. Anna B. says

    January 8, 2022 at 12:05 pm

    Delicious!!! Perfect soup for cold weather and feeling nourished.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      January 10, 2022 at 10:12 am

      I’m so happy you liked it. 🙂

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Hi I’m Katja!

And this is how we do healthy in our family. Just REAL food. Simple. Easy. Gluten free. More about Savory Lotus

Follow Me on Instagram

👉 78% of american adults are over-weight, 60% h 👉 78% of american adults are over-weight, 60% have a chronic health condition, 12% of the population has diabetes, 1 in 4 deaths is from heart disease, autoimmune conditions  are on the rise • whatever we are doing as a nation is NOT working 

👉 i’ve said it many times, and i’m going to say it again • no one is coming • no one is going to do it for you • if you want to be healthy (and not be one of the 40-50% who are going to get cancer) you have to take charge of your own health • our medical system is broken • i see clients every week in my office who are looking for a better way to heal their bodies bc all conventional medicine has to offer is 💊💊

👉 there is no magic 🦄💊🦄 • there’s no short cut to wellness • you’re gonna have to eat the good food (and reduce the foods that may be causing your inflammation, joint pain, brain fog, skin issues, etc), drink the clean water, move your body, manage stress, + reduce your overall toxic body burden (get your drainage flowing + clean up your home environment) • it takes a lot to get + stay healthy • prioritize your wellness every day 💗

👉 on my plate:

• wild salmon
• roasted sweet potatoes 
• steamed broccoli 
• shredded carrot, beet, sprout salad 
• tons of olive oil 🫒
💗 the perfect day • on the water • doing wh 💗 the perfect day • on the water • doing what i love • with the people i love • and puppy’s first kayak adventure 💗

💗 much love + appreciation to all the mamas in the world • especially my own @alexandraantiques , raising 3 children through 3 different countries with countless ups + downs of life • love you 💗
🥦🥬 our meals aren’t always glamorous + blo 🥦🥬 our meals aren’t always glamorous + blog-worthy • but they are delicious + nutritious • i’ve been thinking a lot about how our society eats • all the junk food i see EVERYWHERE we go • how little real nutrition there is in the processed foods most people live on • over 1/3 of americans eat fast food daily 😳 • it’s no wonder 6 out of 10 adults have a chronic illness • 4 out of 10 have two or more chronic illnesses • yet our healthcare system still focuses on a pharmaceutical approach instead of lifestyle changes • our government still subsidizes the foods that are making us sick: GMO corn, wheat, soy • not a word is mentioned about preventative care • it’s a damn shame ☹️

🥦🥬🌱 on my plate:

• steamed bok choy
• steamed broccoli 
• braised cabbage 
• instant pot mung bean dal
🫐🫐 NEW POST: gluten free + vegan blueberry c 🫐🫐 NEW POST: gluten free + vegan blueberry crumble bars • jammy blueberry goodness • super easy to make • with the BEST buttery crumble base and topping • tastes like a little slice of summer heaven • so freaking tasty • my family dusted the whole tray  in one day • enjoy! 

🫐🫐 full recipe link in my BIO:

https://savorylotus.com/gluten-free-vegan-blueberry-crumble-bars/
Load More... Follow Me!

Follow Me on Pinterest

Don't Miss These!

  • Crustless Garden Vegetable Quiche (gluten free + dairy free)
  • Simple Coconut Flour Cake (gluten free, grain free, nut free, paleo) | savorylotus.com Simple Coconut Flour Cake (gluten and grain free, paleo)
  • dry heels, cracked heels, how to heal, DIY Easy Home Remedy for Dry Cracked Heels
  • Loaded Veggie Turkey Meatballs )gluten free, paleo, whole30) | www.savorylotus.com Loaded Veggie Turkey Meatballs (gluten free, paleo, whole30)

Clean Swaps

Clean Swaps

My Cookbook!

My Cookbook!

Footer

Get More Recipes on Pinterest

Visit Savory Lotus' profile on Pinterest.

Get More Recipes on Facebook

The Savory Lotus on Facebook

Stay Connected

Copyright © 2022 Savory Lotus    ·    Affiliate Disclosure     Disclaimer     Privacy Policy     Terms of Service