Whenever I feel a cold coming on—or worse, I’m already in the thick of it—this Healing Bone Broth Chicken and Kale Soup is my go-to remedy. It’s not only comforting and cozy, but it’s packed with immune-boosting ingredients, high in protein, and takes less than 10 minutes to throw together. Yes, really.
I’ve been making versions of this soup for years, but this one’s my favorite: it uses bone broth for gut-healing collagen, garlic and ginger for their natural antimicrobial benefits, lemon for brightness, kale for fiber, and shredded rotisserie chicken for an easy protein boost. Add miracle noodles if you want to make it a little more hearty and fiber-rich (and low-carb friendly).
If you’re looking for a meal to help you fight off a cold, boost your immune system, or just warm you up in the healthiest way—this is it.
💛 Why You’ll Love This Healing Chicken Soup
- 🌿 Anti-inflammatory: Ginger, garlic, and lemon are cold-fighting powerhouses.
- 💪 High-protein: 25g of protein per serving, thanks to the bone broth and added collagen.
- 🕒 Quick + easy: Less than 10 minutes from stovetop to spoon.
- 🥬 High in fiber: Thanks to kale and optional miracle noodles.
- 🍋 Bright, spicy, and flavorful: Perfect balance of zest, heat, and comfort.
📝 Healing Bone Broth Chicken & Kale Soup Recipe
Servings: 1 large bowl
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Protein: 25g+ per serving
Gluten-free | Low-carb | Dairy-free
Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken bone broth
- 1 scoop bone broth collagen powder (unflavored or chicken-flavored)
- 2 cloves garlic, grated (or finely minced)
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger (or fresh if you have it)
- A few dashes of cayenne pepper (optional, to taste)
- 1 ½ cups kale, chopped
- 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken breast
- Juice of ½ a lemon
- ½ cup miracle noodles (optional, for extra fiber and volume)
- Pink salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Simmer the broth:
In a small pot, bring the bone broth to a low simmer. Whisk in the collagen powder until dissolved. - Add immunity boosters:
Stir in garlic, ginger, and cayenne. Let it simmer for about 1–2 minutes until fragrant. - Add greens and protein:
Add the kale, shredded chicken, and lemon juice. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes, until the kale is slightly wilted and the soup is heated through. - Optional add-ins:
If using miracle noodles, rinse and drain them well, then add to the pot to warm through. - Season + serve:
Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Pour into your favorite bowl and top with extra lemon or chili flakes if desired.
💡 Tips & Variations:
- Swap kale for spinach or Swiss chard if that’s what you have.
- Add sliced mushrooms or zucchini for more veggies.
- Not feeling the spice? Omit the cayenne and keep it soothing.
- Make it in bulk! Triple the recipe and freeze individual portions.
Final Thoughts
This healing chicken and kale soup isn’t just food—it’s medicine. It’s warm, nourishing, protein-packed, and loaded with cold-fighting ingredients. Whether you’re under the weather or just want to stay ahead of seasonal sniffles, this recipe is one I swear by.
Bookmark this one for sick days—you’ll thank yourself later.
🥣 Healing Bone Broth Chicken & Kale Soup
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken bone broth
- 1 scoop unflavored bone broth collagen powder optional
- 2 cloves garlic grated or finely minced
- 2 tsp ground ginger or 1 tbsp freshly grated
- 3 dash cayenne pepper optional
- 1½ cups chopped kale
- 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken breast
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- ½ cup miracle noodles optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat the broth:
- In a small pot, bring bone broth to a low simmer. Stir in collagen powder until dissolved.
Add aromatics:
- Stir in garlic, ginger, and cayenne. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Add greens and protein:
- Stir in kale, shredded chicken, and lemon juice. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until kale softens.
Optional step:
- Add rinsed miracle noodles and heat through, about 1 minute.
Season and serve:
- Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with extra lemon or chili flakes if desired.
Video
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Notes
Swap kale for spinach or chard. Add mushrooms or zucchini for extra veggies. Skip cayenne for a milder version.
