PrintUltimate 30-Minute Lemon Ginger Turmeric Chicken and Rice Soup: Your Go-To Healing Comfort Meal
This Lemon Ginger Turmeric Chicken and Rice Soup brings you warmth and nourishment fast. Tender chicken, fluffy rice, fresh ginger, and golden turmeric combine with bright lemon for a satisfying, easy weeknight chicken soup.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked white rice (leftover rice works well)
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the grated ginger, ground turmeric, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant. This step wakes up the spices.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 10 minutes to let the flavors combine.
- Stir in the cooked, shredded chicken and the cooked white rice. Heat through for about 5 minutes. Do not boil after adding the chicken and rice.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley. Taste the soup and add more salt or pepper if needed.
- Serve this immune boosting soup immediately in warm bowls.
Notes
- For the fastest preparation, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken and leftover rice. This keeps the cook time under 30 minutes.
- If you prefer a stronger turmeric flavor, use 1/2 teaspoon of fresh grated turmeric root instead of the ground spice.
- This recipe freezes well. Cool completely before storing in airtight containers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 85