Description
This Healing Chicken and Rice Soup recipe is a comforting and nourishing meal that’s perfect for chilly days or when you’re feeling under the weather. Packed with wholesome ingredients and immune-boosting flavors, this soup is sure to become a new favorite in your household.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Rice Soup:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- juice of 1 lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add vegetables: Stir in garlic, carrots, celery, and ginger; cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add broth and chicken: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add chicken, rice, thyme, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Shred chicken: Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot. Stir in parsley and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Serve hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- For extra immune-boosting benefits, add a handful of baby spinach at the end.
- You can use leftover cooked rice—just reduce the simmering time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
