There’s something special about soup and bread. It’s the kind of meal that slows you down, warms you up, and makes the kitchen smell like joy.
This turmeric chicken soup paired with our whole wheat organic sourdough bread is exactly that simple, healthy, and deeply satisfying meal we all long for.
At Risen Loaves, we believe bread isn’t just a side. When it’s made right, it becomes part of the flavor and the experience.
Why Turmeric Chicken Soup?
Turmeric chicken soup is comfort food with intention. Turmeric has been used for centuries in traditional cooking for its warming, natural flavor and anti-inflammatory properties. Combined with chicken and a long simmer, it creates a broth that feels both light and deeply restorative.
This isn’t a heavy soup, it’s clean, fragrant, and gently spiced soup. Which is exactly why it needs the right bread alongside it.
Turmeric Chicken Soup Recipe (Home-Style):
Ingredients
For the chicken broth:
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast (or thighs for more flavor)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- 2 whole cloves
- 1 small onion, quartered
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- ½ tsp black peppercorns (or ¼ tsp ground)
- 1½ tsp salt
- 8 cups (1.9 L) water
For the soup:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium carrot, finely diced
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp curry powder
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1½ tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups cooked chicken, shredded
- ¾ cup vermicelli noodles (optional)
- 6 cups reserved chicken broth
1. Make the Broth
Make the broth:
- In a pot, add chicken, water, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cloves, onion, cardamom, black pepper and salt.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20–25 minutes until the chicken is cooked.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and strain the broth. Set aside.
Build the soup base:
- In a clean pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and sauté until soft and translucent ( 5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic and carrot, cook for 2 more minutes.
- Add all the spices and salt.
- Cook flour in a pan for one minute to remove the raw taste; add to soup to thicken.
Three Ways you Can Enjoy Our Whole Wheat Sourdough
If you’re wondering how to use whole wheat sourdough at home, here are a few easy, delicious ideas:
1. Thick slices for dipping
Slice the bread generously and serve it warm. The crust holds, the inside absorbs, and nothing goes to waste.
2. Lightly toasted on the side
Toasting enhances the flavor and makes it perfect for soaking up broth at the end of the bowl and adds a perfect crunch to the bread.
3. Torn and added directly to the soup
For a rustic, comforting meal, tear pieces of sourdough and let them soften slightly in the broth.
Each method highlights the bread differently, but all start with good fermentation and quality wheat.
Whole wheat organic sourdough pairs naturally with turmeric chicken soup, absorbing the broth while holding its texture. It turns a simple soup into a complete, satisfying meal.
