Flu-Fighting Turkey Soup With Ginger, Honey and Lemon
Soothe cold and flu symptoms with this easy soup recipe that's packed with lean turkey, herbs, ginger, honey, lemon and a hint of cayenne.
Ingredients
- 350 g turkey breast thinly sliced
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or hot pepper flakes
- 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil divided
- 2 green onions chopped
- half bunch parsley roughly chopped
- half bunch cilantro roughly chopped
- half bunch thyme
- 3 bay leaves
- extra virgin olive oil or sesame oil for drizzling
Instructions
- In large bowl, stir together lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, ginger, garam masala, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Add the turkey and rub in the marinade to coat.
- Heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the turkey without crowding the pan and cook until browned, flipping once every 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat with 1 tbsp of the oil and remaining turkey, reserving pan juices. Let turkey cool before cutting into thin strips.
- Heat remaining 2 tbsp oil in large pot over high heat. Add green onions and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add 5 cups of water and bring to a boil. Add parsley, cilantro, thyme, bay leaves and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add reserved turkey strips and any juices to the pan. Simmer for 5 minutes to let the flavours mingle; divide among bowls, remove the bay leaves and drizzle with more oil before serving.
Notes
Keep herbs fresh by wrapping them in slightly dampened paper towels.