Description
Ginger Chicken & Rice Soup is a warm, comforting, and immune-boosting dish featuring tender chicken, fragrant fresh ginger, and nourishing rice simmered in a flavorful broth. Perfect for cold days or when you need a wholesome, soothing meal that is easy to digest and quick to prepare.
Ingredients
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Core Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped or grated
- 2 chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup white or brown rice, rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 green onions or scallions, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Aromatics: Finely chop fresh ginger, garlic, and green onions. Sauté them gently in olive oil or butter over medium heat until fragrant and slightly golden to unlock their flavors.
- Cook the Chicken: Add bite-sized chicken pieces to the pot and sear until lightly browned on all sides, locking in their juices and building a flavorful base.
- Add the Broth and Vegetables: Pour in the chicken broth along with diced carrots and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and let the vegetables soften, allowing their natural sweetness to infuse the broth.
- Stir in the Rice: Add rinsed rice to the simmering soup and cook uncovered until the grains are tender but not mushy, about 15-20 minutes depending on the type of rice.
- Final Touches: Adjust seasoning as needed, sprinkle chopped green onions on top, and serve piping hot, garnishing further with fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh grated ginger for a brighter, more potent flavor than powders or pastes.
- Rinse the rice before cooking to remove excess starch and prevent a gummy texture.
- Simmer the soup gently to keep chicken tender and avoid breaking down the rice too much.
- Add more broth or water if you prefer a thinner soup or want to increase the servings.
- For a thicker broth, cook rice separately and add it just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: ginger chicken rice soup, immune boosting soup, comforting soup, easy chicken soup, healthy soup
