Creamy Turmeric Soup {Get Well Soon Soup}

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When sickness hits, you need a good soup. Try this under 30 minute, gluten free, creamy turmeric soup for winter colds….or anytime!

The flu has been going CRAZY all around us. It’s like I’m just waiting for the plague to hit. So far we’ve been kept safe from it. How about your family?

When sickness hits, you can bet I turn to chicken noodle soup (or chicken soup without noodles), but sometimes I want something just a little bit different. Especially if sickness lasts as long as this flu bug is.

This turmeric soup with gluten free noodles and veggies is ready in under 30 minutes, which means you get back to resting and helping your sick loved ones ASAP.

What gives this soup it’s vibrant color?

It’s turmeric! Do you have a bottle in your spice cupboard? We don’t use it often, but when I do, I’m surprised by how much my kids like it (such as this coconut ginger chicken). Turmeric is from the ginger family, so it does have some ginger flavor in it, plus also a touch of orange flavor. You may recognize it from curry recipes.

What are some of the benefits of turmeric soup?

Aside from being tasty, turmeric is high in anti-inflammatory properties and is a strong antioxidant. It’s great if you want a quick anti-inflammatory recipe when you are sick or just need a pick me up. This recipe is also gluten free!

How to Make Creamy Turmeric Soup

There are just 6 easy steps to making this “get well soon” soup:

Saute. In a medium sized pot over medium-high heat, add sesame oil and onion. Cook onions until translucent.
Cook. Add in frozen mixed vegetables and cook until fork tender, about 5 minutes.
Add. Mix in turmeric and paprika and stir over heat for 30 seconds.
Simmer. Pour in chicken broth, coconut milk, oyster sauce, and rice noodles. Cook until rice noodles are al dente (follow the package for this since there are so many different types of rice noodles).
Season. Add salt to taste. Garnish with scallions, cilantro, thai basil, hoisin sauce, sriracha, or hot chili sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy oyster sauce?

Oyster sauce can be purchased either online or in any Asian grocery store. I purchased my oyster sauce from a local Asian grocery store. You can also find it in the Asian section of your local grocery store.

What can I substitute oyster sauce with?

You can also substitute oyster sauce for fish sauce. If you don’t have that on hand, feel free to replace it with soy sauce and a few drops of Worcestershire sauce. Since oyster sauce is a little sweet, you can also add about ½ tsp sugar with your soy sauce.

Can I use any type of rice noodle?

There are many different types of rice noodles, and all of them will work in this recipe! Just make sure that you are reading the package directions for cook time for whichever one you choose.

What to Serve with Soup

Here are a few favorites that we always serve with soup:

For a twist, try adding a teaspoon of roasted garlic to this soup!

Creamy Turmeric Soup

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When sickness hits, you need a good soup. Try this under 30 minute, gluten free, creamy turmeric soup for winter colds….or anytime!

Servings 6

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons sesame oil
½ onion (diced)
1 cup stir fry vegetables (fresh or frozen)
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 tablespoon paprika
6 cups chicken broth
½ cup coconut milk full fat (stir well before adding)
2 teaspoons oyster sauce
2 cups rice noodles
salt (to taste)

Possible add-ins:

scallions
thai basil
hoisin sauce
sriracha
hot chili sauce

Instructions

In a medium sized pot over medium-high heat, add sesame oil and onion. Cook onions until translucent.
Add in frozen mixed vegetables and cook until fork tender, about 5 minutes.
Mix in turmeric and paprika and stir over heat for 30 seconds.
Pour in chicken broth, coconut milk, oyster sauce, and rice noodles. Cook until rice noodles are al dente (follow the package for this since there are so many different types of rice noodles).
Add salt to taste. Garnish with scallions, cilantro, thai basil, hoisin sauce, sriracha, or hot chili sauce.