Cinnamon Free Ginger Coconut Tinola
This Filipino-inspired broth soup is warming, deeply savory, and built on layers of real flavor — fresh ginger coins, golden-sautéed garlic, and bone broth that simmers into something genuinely nourishing. The green papaya turns silky and tender as it cooks, and the moringa leaves add a pop of color and earthy freshness right at the end. Coconut oil and coconut aminos carry the dish without any of the sweet-spiced blends that so often sneak into packaged broths or seasoning mixes, making this a clean, confident choice for anyone navigating spice sensitivities. A pinch of turmeric gives the broth a gentle golden hue and subtle depth without overpowering the ginger's brightness. Bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks are the right call here — they stay juicy through the simmer and release enough richness to make the broth feel full-bodied and satisfying. Each bowl gets a piece of chicken, a scoop of papaya, and a handful of greens, so every serving is a complete, balanced meal straight from the pot.
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4 servings
Soup
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thin coins
- 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 4 cups bone broth
- 2 cups water
- ½ small green papaya (about 12 oz), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 cups fresh moringa leaves (or chayote shoots), stems removed
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
Instructions
- 1
Heat the coconut oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
- 2
Add the garlic and ginger coins and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely so the garlic does not brown.
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