01/16/2026
Divorce Me Chicken Soup 😌 Aka golden chicken soup! Inspired by by Lucy Sally Sommer It’s not actually a divorce-me soup, but January has become known as one of the busiest times of year for divorce filings, so I like to think of this as a pot of soup that’s healing, nourishing, and good for the soul. Golden from turmeric, loaded with ginger and garlic, and finished with lemon and fresh herbs, it’s packed with immune-supporting ingredients that help nourish you on your sickest days. Hope you enjoy! 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 1 small onion, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 2 carrots, diced 2 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger (or to taste) 1 head garlic, minced 6 cups chicken broth (plus up to 2 more cups for reheating, if needed) 15 oz can cannellini beans 1 to 2 bay leaves 2 to 3 wide strips lemon peel (optional) 1 Parmesan rind (optional) ½ to ¾ cup acini di pepe 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving 1 cup frozen peas 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped, plus more for serving 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped Juice of ½ lemon, plus more to taste Chili oil, for serving (optional)