Description
This Lemon Ginger Turmeric Chicken And Rice Soup is a soothing, nourishing recipe made with bright lemon, warming ginger, and earthy turmeric in a comforting chicken broth. It’s light yet filling, perfect for a cozy meal or a gentle reset.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups chicken broth
- ¾ cup uncooked white or brown rice
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken and cook until just opaque.
- Sprinkle in turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat the chicken evenly.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add rice, carrots, and celery. Reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove from heat, stir in fresh lemon juice, and finish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Use brown rice for extra fiber; increase cooking time by 10–15 minutes.
- Stir in spinach or kale at the end for added greens.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for gentle heat.
- If using cooked rice, add it during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
