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Description
A comforting and flavorful soup with chicken, rice, lemon, ginger, and turmeric.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup long-grain rice
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, and turmeric and cook for 1 minute more.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until rice is cooked.
- Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
- Add other vegetables, such as spinach or kale, for extra nutrients.
- Adjust the amount of ginger and turmeric to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg