Lemon Ginger Turmeric Chicken and Rice Soup
A healthy, hearty soup with zesty lemon, fragrant ginger, and earthy turmeric, perfect for nourishing your body and soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon Oil (for sautéing)
- 1 cup Onion (diced)
- 1 cup Celery (diced)
- 1 cup Carrot (diced)
- 1 tablespoon Garlic (grated or minced)
- 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated or minced)
- 1 teaspoon Rosemary (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Thyme (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
- 6 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Jasmine rice (or other long-grain rice)
- 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onions and sauté until they become translucent.
- Sprinkle in the rosemary, thyme, turmeric, and cayenne pepper, stirring to coat.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a soft boil.
- Nestle the chicken thighs into the pot and simmer until cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks.
- Stir in the lemon juice and parsley just before serving.
Notes
This soup is great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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