Description

Cozy Chicken Ginger Rice Soup is a warm, comforting dish featuring tender chicken, fragrant fresh ginger, and fluffy rice simmered in a flavorful chicken broth. Perfect for chilly days or when you need nourishing comfort, this easy-to-make soup balances gentle spice and savory flavors for a wholesome, family-friendly meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken and Protein

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

Fresh Aromatics

2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3–4 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Vegetables

2 medium carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 medium onion, diced

Rice and Broth

3/4 cup jasmine or basmati rice (rinsed under cold water)
6 cups chicken broth

Seasonings

2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (gluten-free if needed)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: chili flakes, for a spicy kick

Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Finely chop the garlic, ginger, carrots, celery, and onions. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water to remove excess starch.
Sauté Aromatics: Heat a little oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned to build the soup’s aromatic base.
Cook Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook until they begin to turn opaque, sealing in juices and enriching the broth.
Add Vegetables and Broth: Stir in the diced carrots, celery, and onions briefly. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Simmer with Rice: Add the rinsed rice to the boiling soup. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Season and Finish: Season the soup with soy sauce, salt, and pepper, adjusting to taste. Garnish with chopped green onions and optional chili flakes before serving.

Notes

Use fresh ginger instead of powdered for vibrant warmth and flavor.
Rinsing or soaking rice removes starch, preventing the soup from becoming too thick or gummy.
Simmer the soup gently to meld flavors and keep chicken tender.
Chicken thighs are juicier and more flavorful than breasts, but both work well.
Add soy sauce gradually to control saltiness, especially if using salted broth.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 280 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 700 mg
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 25 g
Cholesterol: 60 mg

Keywords: chicken soup, ginger soup, rice soup, comforting soup, gluten free soup, easy chicken soup, Asian chicken soup