Description
Lemon Ginger Turmeric Chicken and Rice Soup is a comforting and nourishing dish that combines tender shredded chicken with aromatic ginger and turmeric spices, enhanced by a fresh lemon juice finish. This warm and flavorful soup is perfect for cozy evenings or when you need a healthful, uplifting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 cup cooked rice
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until hot and shimmering to prepare for sautéing.
- Sauté Onion: Add diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes until translucent and softened, bringing out sweetness.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, ground turmeric, and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute until fragrant to release flavors.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer on medium heat to start melding flavors.
- Add Chicken and Rice: Add shredded cooked chicken and pre-cooked rice to the simmering broth, stirring well to combine.
- Simmer Soup: Allow the soup to simmer gently for 10 minutes so flavors fully develop and ingredients are heated through.
- Finish with Lemon and Seasoning: Stir in fresh lemon juice along with salt and pepper to taste, balancing bright and savory notes.
- Serve: Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish each serving with chopped parsley for freshness and color.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked or leftover rice to save time and avoid mushy texture.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level or omit for milder flavor.
- Fresh turmeric can be used instead of ground for a brighter taste, peeled and finely grated.
- For gluten-free version, verify that your chicken broth is gluten-free.
- Leftover soup keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days and freezes nicely for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 230 calories
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
