Description
A light, healthy, and flavorful chicken and rice soup infused with lemon, ginger, turmeric, and cayenne pepper, perfect for a comforting meal that’s both nourishing and delicious.
Ingredients
Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup carrot, diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, grated/minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated/minced
- 1 teaspoon rosemary, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
- 6 cups chicken broth
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup jasmine rice (or other long-grain rice)
- 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
Finishing Touches
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots, cooking until tender, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add Aromatics and Spices: Stir in the garlic, ginger, rosemary, thyme, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook while mixing until fragrant, about one minute.
- Simmer Soup: Pour in the chicken broth, then add the rice and raw chicken pieces. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is tender.
- Prepare Chicken: Remove the chicken from the soup, slice or shred it into bite-sized pieces, then return it back to the pot.
- Finish and Season: Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley. Season the soup with salt and pepper to your taste. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Cut chicken so that it is at most 1 inch thick to ensure it cooks through in time with the rice.
- You can use cooked chicken instead of raw chicken to shorten cook time.
- Optional: Add 2 tablespoons tahini at the end by mixing it into 1/4 cup of broth before stirring back into the soup for added creaminess.
- Optional: Add 1 tablespoon white miso paste at the end by mixing it into 1/4 cup of broth before combining it back into the soup for extra umami flavor.
