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Wholesome AIP Compliant Chicken Soup Recipe for Ultimate Healing and Easy Wellness

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A nourishing and healing chicken soup designed to be gentle on the gut and support immune balance, perfect for those following the AIP lifestyle or anyone needing a soothing meal.

Ingredients

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  • Whole chicken (about 3-4 lbs / 1.4-1.8 kg), preferably organic or pasture-raised
  • Chicken feet (2-3 feet) for extra collagen and gelatin (optional but highly recommended)
  • Filtered water (enough to cover chicken in pot, about 12 cups / 2.8 liters)
  • Fresh turmeric root (1-inch piece, peeled and sliced)
  • Fresh ginger (1-inch piece, sliced)
  • 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 small yellow onion, quartered
  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed
  • Sea salt, to taste (Celtic sea salt recommended)
  • A handful of fresh parsley stems (use leaves for garnish)
  • 2 dried kombu strips or kelp (optional)
  • 1 zucchini, diced (summer substitute for winter squash)
  • 1 cup butternut squash, peeled and cubed (or sweet potato if preferred)
  • 1 cup spinach leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Fresh lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the whole chicken and chicken feet under cold water. Place them in a large stockpot and cover with about 12 cups (2.8 liters) of filtered water.
  2. Add fresh turmeric, ginger, celery, carrots, onion, garlic, parsley stems, sea salt, and kombu if using.
  3. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours. Skim off any foam or impurities during the first 30 minutes.
  4. Once broth is rich golden and chicken is cooked through (internal temp at least 165°F / 74°C), remove chicken and vegetables with tongs or slotted spoon.
  5. Pour broth through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl or pot. Discard solids or save chicken meat for later.
  6. When cool enough, remove skin and bones from chicken and shred meat into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
  7. Return strained broth to stockpot and bring to gentle simmer. Add diced zucchini, butternut squash, fresh rosemary, and thyme.
  8. Cook for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender but not mushy.
  9. Stir in chopped spinach and shredded chicken. Simmer an additional 5 minutes until spinach wilts and chicken is heated through.
  10. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
  11. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and a squeeze of lemon if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

If short on time, use pre-cooked shredded chicken and store-bought AIP-compliant broth. Skim broth gently for clearer flavor. Slow simmer to avoid bitterness. Remove chicken skin for lighter soup or leave for richness. Season gradually as broth concentrates flavors. Strain twice or use cheesecloth for silkier broth. Store leftovers in fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat gently.

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Keywords: AIP chicken soup, healing soup, autoimmune protocol, collagen-rich broth, gut healing, anti-inflammatory soup, easy chicken soup, wholesome soup

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