MSR#16 Immune Boosting Chicken Soup | ചിക്കൻ സൂപ്പ് | கோழி சூப் | Chicken Soup for Rice

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and bouillon is economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is nutrient-dense, and collard greens are often less expensive.

Prepare the chicken and other ingredients.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add chicken pieces to the pot; cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and add bay leaves, thyme, and black pepper; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to a simmer; cover and cook for 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Remove chicken from the pot; shred the meat and discard the bones.

Return shredded chicken to the pot; add mushrooms, zucchini, and spinach.

Simmer for an additional 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley before serving.

Add 1/2 to 1 tsp of ghee at the end.

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