Description
A bright, healing bowl of soup infused with lemon and warm spices, combining the flavors of ginger, turmeric, and chicken for a comforting dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Measure and prep all ingredients, shredding chicken and chopping onion.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, and turmeric; cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in jasmine rice and simmer for 15–18 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mix in shredded chicken and lemon juice; heat through for 2–3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and extra lemon if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, use day-old cooked chicken or poach fresh chicken in the broth. Rinse jasmine rice to remove surface starch for a clearer broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg