Healthy Indian Chicken Soup
A simple, nourishing Indian-style chicken soup recipe — light, healthy and easy to make, perfect for beginners and cold weather.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for about 30 seconds until raw smell disappears.
- Add chopped tomato and cook until it becomes soft and mushy.
- Add chicken pieces, turmeric powder, red chili powder (if using), black pepper and salt. Mix well and cook for 2–3 minutes until chicken surface changes color.
- Pour in 4 cups water. If using mixed vegetables, add them now. Stir and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Taste the soup and adjust salt or pepper if needed. Turn off heat.
- Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
Notes
You can substitute chicken breast with boneless thigh. For extra flavour add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving. If you prefer a clearer broth skip tomato and veggies.