Print

Lemon Ginger Turmeric Chicken and Rice Soup

Close-up of Lemon Ginger Turmeric Chicken and Rice Soup with shredded chicken, rice, carrots, and parsley garnish.
Print Recipe
Save Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Make this nourishing Lemon Ginger Turmeric Chicken and Rice Soup for a comforting, immune-boosting meal. It features tender chicken, rice, and bright, warming spices.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice (long-grain or basmati)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the grated ginger, turmeric, and black pepper to the pot. Stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the cut chicken pieces to the pot. Cook until the chicken is lightly browned on the outside, about 3 minutes.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth. Add the uncooked rice and the bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
  6. Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the fresh lemon juice. Taste the soup and add salt as needed.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish each serving with fresh chopped parsley before you serve it.

Notes

  • For a richer color, use 1/2 teaspoon of fresh grated turmeric root instead of ground turmeric.
  • If you prefer shredded chicken, cook the chicken breasts whole in the broth, remove them, shred them, and then return the shredded meat to the soup before adding the lemon juice.
  • This soup is naturally gluten-free if you use plain rice and check your broth label.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://hearthbite.com/lemon-ginger-turmeric-chicken-and-rice-soup/