Description
This Ginger Lime Chicken and Rice Soup is a comforting, nourishing dish with bright ginger and lime flavors, tender chicken, and hearty rice — perfect for when you need a wholesome, healing meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1 cup cooked white or jasmine rice
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until fragrant, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add diced carrots and cook for another 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked chicken and rice to the pot. Season with salt, pepper, and lime zest.
- Let the soup simmer gently for about 10 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Stir in lime juice just before serving.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions.
Notes
- Use brown or wild rice for added texture and nutrition.
- Add a splash of coconut milk for creaminess.
- Spice it up with red pepper flakes or sliced chili.
- Mix in greens like baby spinach or bok choy for extra nutrients.
- Add extra broth when reheating if the rice has absorbed too much liquid.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
