Immune-Boosting Chicken, Tumeric and Ginger Soup

Overview

As the chill of winter sets in, it’s essential to support your immune system with nourishing foods. Our immune-boosting chicken soup is packed with powerful immune boosters to help keep you warm and healthy during the colder months.

The secret: Tumeric and Ginger

How tumeric supports immunity

Turmeric supports the immune system primarily through its active compound, curcumin, which has powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. Here’s how it helps:

Reduces Inflammation

Chronic inflammation can suppress immune function. Curcumin helps by downregulating inflammatory markers like cytokines and enzymes (e.g., COX-2), promoting a more balanced immune response.

Boosts Antioxidant Defences

Turmeric increases the body’s production of antioxidant enzymes like superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione. These neutralise free radicals that damage cells and impair immunity.

Fights Bacteria and Viruses

Curcumin has shown antiviral and antibacterial effects in studies—supporting the body’s natural defenses against common infections like cold, flu, and sore throat.

Modulates Immune Cells

It supports the activity of T cells, B cells, macrophages, and natural killer cells, all essential to detecting and destroying pathogens.

May Enhance Vaccine Response

Early studies suggest curcumin could potentially improve immune response to vaccines by enhancing antibody production—though more research is needed.

How ginger supports immunity

Reduces Inflammation

Ginger contains compounds like gingerol, shogaol, and zingerone, which help reduce inflammation. Chronic low-grade inflammation can weaken the immune system, so ginger helps keep it in check.

Fights Infections

Ginger has antibacterial and antiviral properties, shown to inhibit the growth of certain bacteria (like Streptococcus and E. coli) and reduce viral replication—helping the body fight off colds and flu.

Relieves Cold & Flu Symptoms

Ginger is a natural decongestant and cough suppressant, often used in teas and broths to relieve sore throats, nausea, and respiratory symptoms.

Boosts Antioxidant Protection

It helps neutralise free radicals, which can damage immune cells and make the body more vulnerable to illness.

Improves Circulation

Warming properties of ginger help increase blood flow, ensuring immune cells are efficiently transported throughout the body.

Nourish your body with our Immune-Boosting Chicken, Ginger and Tumeric Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 3 carrots, sliced

• 2 celery stalks, chopped

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 6 cups chicken broth

• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken

• 1 cup pasta or rice

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Fresh parsley to serve

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a large pot. Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery for 5 mins.

2. Add turmeric and ginger; stir for 1 min.

3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

4. Add pasta/rice and simmer until tender.

5. Stir in cooked chicken, season, and simmer for 5 more mins.

6. Serve with chopped parsley—and enjoy the comfort!

Stay Healthy This Winter

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