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The Ultimate 30-Minute Immune-Boosting Lemon Ginger Turmeric Chicken and Rice Soup (One-Pot)

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Make this nourishing Lemon Ginger Turmeric Chicken and Rice Soup for a quick, comforting meal. This one-pot recipe combines anti-inflammatory turmeric, invigorating ginger, and bright lemon with tender chicken and rice for a satisfying, immune-supporting dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup white rice, uncooked
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh turmeric, grated (or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 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 chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and grated turmeric to the pot. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth. Add the uncooked rice, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Add the cut chicken pieces to the simmering soup. Stir gently. Cover and continue to simmer for another 10 to 12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice. Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish each serving with fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
  • If you prefer shredded chicken, cook the chicken breasts whole in the broth until done, then remove, shred, and return them to the soup before adding the lemon juice.
  • This soup is naturally gluten free if you use plain white rice.

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