Lemon Ginger Turmeric Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe
This Lemon Ginger Turmeric Chicken and Rice Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish combining tender chicken, aromatic spices, and wholesome jasmine rice in a nourishing broth. Infused with the fresh zing of lemon, warming turmeric, and spicy ginger, this soup offers a healthy and satisfying meal perfect for any season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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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 grained 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 diced onion, celery, and carrots, cooking until tender, approximately 7-10 minutes.
- Add Aromatics and Spices: Stir in the grated garlic and ginger along with rosemary, thyme, turmeric, and optional cayenne. Cook while stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Simmer Soup: Pour in the chicken broth, add the jasmine rice, and place the chicken thighs or breasts into the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Prepare Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken from the soup, slice or shred it into bite-sized pieces, and return it to the pot.
- Finish and Season: Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure chicken pieces are no thicker than 1 inch to synchronize cooking time with the rice.
- For a shortcut, use pre-cooked chicken instead of raw chicken.
- For a creamier texture, add 2 tablespoons of tahini mixed into a small amount of broth before adding it to the soup.
- Enhance umami by stirring in 1 tablespoon white miso paste mixed with broth at the end.
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