Description
Lemon Ginger Turmeric Chicken and Rice Soup is a warm and nourishing dish featuring tender shredded chicken, fragrant ginger and turmeric spices, zesty lemon juice, and comforting rice in a flavorful chicken broth. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for cozy evenings or a soothing pick-me-up and delivers both health benefits and delicious taste in every bowl.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Pre-cooked rice, approximately 1 cup (estimated)
Instructions
- Heat the oil. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until hot.
- Sauté the onion. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add aromatics and spices. Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, ground turmeric, and red pepper flakes; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add broth and simmer. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add chicken and rice. Add shredded chicken and pre-cooked rice to the broth.
- Simmer to meld flavors. Allow the soup to simmer for about 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Finish with lemon and seasoning. Stir in lemon juice along with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked rice or leftover rice to streamline preparation.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your spice preference or omit for a milder soup.
- Freshly grated ginger provides the best flavor but ground ginger can be substituted if needed.
- For a thicker soup, add more rice or simmer longer to reduce broth slightly.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 230 calories
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
