Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 large leek, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced
- 3 large carrots, thinly sliced
- 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 (10 ounce) bag frozen peas (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion, sliced leek, carrots, celery, and salt until softened (about 14–16 minutes).
- Stir in chopped garlic, turmeric, and poultry seasoning; sauté for an additional 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and coconut milk, adding the raw chicken. Scrape any bits from the bottom and ensure the chicken is submerged. Cover partially and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer on low for 15–20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender.
- Remove chicken to cool slightly before cutting into bite-sized pieces.
- Return chicken to the pot along with frozen peas (if using) and chopped parsley; simmer for another 5 minutes until peas are bright green.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute turkey for chicken or add other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition. For added flavor, consider garnishing with fresh herbs such as cilantro or lemon wedges.
