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Lighter Immunity-Boosting Chicken Soup | कम तेल में बनी स्वस्थ immunity सूप

Lighter immunity soup with 40% less fat, same warming spices and healing benefits. Skinless chicken, coconut oil, and organic broth.

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Prep: 12 minCook: 35 minTotal: 47 minServes 4185 cal
Lighter Immunity-Boosting Chicken Soup | कम तेल में बनी स्वस्थ immunity सूप

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 500g bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
  • 250g skinless chicken breast, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 8 cups unsalted chicken stock or water
  • 1 medium yellow onion, halved
  • 2-inch piece fresh ginger root, crushed
  • 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 small cinnamon stick
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon ground turmeric powder
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1-2 green chili peppers, slit lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon cold-pressed coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Sea salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 3-4 curry leaves (optional)
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Health Scores

Gut Health92/10
Anti-Inflammatory94/10
Blood Sugar Control88/10

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse the bone-in chicken thighs and chicken breast pieces under cold water, pat dry with paper towels, and remove any visible skin to reduce fat content.

  2. 2

    Warm 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until it glistens, approximately 45 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add the cumin seeds and cinnamon stick to the warm oil and toast for 30 seconds until fragrant and seeds begin to darken slightly.

  4. 4

    Pour in 8 cups of unsalted chicken stock and bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, about 4 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the prepared chicken pieces, halved onion, crushed ginger, and slit green chilies to the boiling liquid.

  6. 6

    Skim away any white foam or impurities that rise during the first 2-3 minutes using a slotted spoon.

  7. 7

    Lower heat to medium-low, add turmeric powder and minced garlic, stirring gently to distribute spices evenly.

  8. 8

    Simmer uncovered for 30-35 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and meat easily separates from bones, maintaining a gentle simmer throughout.

  9. 9

    Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl, discarding solids or reserving lean chicken pieces if desired.

  10. 10

    Return the strained broth to the pot and season with freshly cracked black pepper and sea salt, tasting as you adjust.

  11. 11

    Stir in fresh lemon juice just before serving to preserve vitamin C and enhance the flavor profile.

  12. 12

    Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish generously with chopped fresh coriander and curry leaves if using.

  13. 13

    Serve immediately while piping hot to maximize therapeutic benefits and provide comfort.

Variations & Substitutions

IngredientSubstituteNotes
500-750g bone-in chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks)500g bone-in chicken thighs (skin removed) + 250g skinless chicken breastRemoving skin reduces saturated fat by 35-40% while maintaining collagen and nutrient benefits from bone broth; lean breast meat adds protein without excess fat
2 tablespoons ghee1 tablespoon cold-pressed coconut oilReduces saturated fat by 50% while maintaining the same tempering effect; coconut oil provides medium-chain triglycerides that are easier to digest
8 cups water or unsalted chicken stock8 cups unsalted chicken stock (preferred)Using stock instead of water boosts nutrient density and collagen extraction without adding calories, improving gut health benefits

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Nutrition Information

Per serving (serves 4)

Calories185
Total Fat6g
Carbohydrates6g
Fiber1g
Protein28g

Nutrition Comparison

ClassicMetabolic HealthrestaurantHealthier
Calories168
185
280
185
Protein24g
28g
32g
28g
Carbs7g
8g
8g
6g
Fat4g
6g
12g
6g
Fiber1g
1.5g
1g
1g
Sugar1g
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Health Scores
Gut Health9/109/109/1092/10
Anti-Inflammatory9/109/109/1094/10
Blood Sugar8/109/108/1088/10

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