Healing chicken soup is not only a simple old wives' tale. This soup has real curative power and will help you get back to your endless mom duties ASAP, thanks to a series of substances with beneficial medicinal activity, including anti-inflammatory properties that could alleviate tummy troubles and lingering cold symptoms. Trusted source.

overhead image of two bowls filled with healing chicken soup with fresh rosemary and sourdough bread in white bowls next to a bit pot of soup

The inevitable has happened. Everyone in the house had the dreaded tickle in the back of their throat. But don't worry; you've got this incredible healing herbal chicken soup recipe to back you up and get you well in no time.

I just can't believe how fast time is flying by. October already, and everyone's got the back to school ick. It's been so long since I've been sick, but overall, I'm not feeling so bad and grateful for the work my body is doing to keep me healthy and on top of all of the mom + blogger things! I don't have time to be unwell. So rest and mom's healing soup to the rescue.

close up image of all of the veggies and herbs in mom's healing chicken soup

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Why you'll love this recipe:

This soup is loaded with veggies. Of course, you can add some noodles or pearl couscous for additional heartiness if you desire.
This soup is so good for you, thanks to the nutrient-rich herbal bone broth.
This chicken soup is not only delicious, it's filled with prebiotic soluble fiber. The broth is made with dandelion root. The best way to extract most of these benefits from their roots is by simmering or boiling, so I put them into a pot with water and other healthy herbs like ginger for more flavor as well!
It's got sweet potatoes, which are high in fiber and antioxidants. They're also incredibly rich in beta carotene, which is converted to vitamin A to support your immune system.
It's easy to throw together. As long as you've made your broth, you only need a few sliced veggies, a rotisserie chicken, and a little patience.

Ingredients:

Bone broth: We use our ultra healing dandelion root-infused bone broth. You can use any bone broth or chicken stock.
Ginger: Adds a little kick, and is a potent anti-inflammatory agent and aids in digestion.
Garlic: Garlic is anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. I used 8 cloves of garlic in this soup.
Mirepoix: Otherwise known as onion, celery, and carrot, cooked together in a little butter for flavor.
Bell pepper: Great source of flavor, fiber, and vitamin A, which will help support your immunne system.
Chicken: Just buy a rotisserie chicken and call it a day, plus then you can use the bones to replenish your healing bone broth stock.
Fresh herbs: Herbs like rosemary, thyme and sage add additional healing benefits and flavor in this recipe.
Sweet Potato: Great source of flavor, fiber, and vitamin A, which will help support your immunne system.

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
8 cloves of garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
2 large carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 bell pepper
2 medium sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
6 cups healing bone broth
1 teaspoon freshly chopped herbs
½ teaspoon salt
½ dried oregano
Freshly ground black pepper
Juice of one lemon

Instructions

Place a large dutch oven or pot over medium high heat and add in oil. Once oil is hot, add in garlic and ginger, cook for a minute.
Next, add in two tablespoons of butter, onions, carrots, celery, and your bell pepper.
Add salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
Add in your broth and bring soup to a boil.
Add in your sweet potatoes and chicken and fresh herbs.
Add a cover to pot and reduce the temperature to let the soup simmer for twenty minutes to allow the potatoes to soften.