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Ultimate Healing Lemon Ginger Turmeric Chicken and Rice Soup

Close-up of a white bowl filled with Lemon Ginger Turmeric Chicken and Rice Soup, featuring broth, rice, chicken pieces, carrots, and fresh parsley.
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Make this nourishing Lemon Ginger Turmeric Chicken and Rice Soup for a comforting, immune-boosting meal. This recipe balances zesty lemon with warm ginger and anti-inflammatory turmeric for a satisfying, easy dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 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 bite-sized pieces
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice (long-grain or basmati)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 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 onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, turmeric, and black pepper to the pot. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the 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, bay leaf, and dried thyme. 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 and salt. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish each serving with fresh chopped parsley before you serve it.

Notes

  • For a gluten free chicken soup option, confirm your chicken broth is certified gluten free.
  • If you prefer shredded chicken, cook the chicken breasts whole in the broth, remove them, shred them, and then return them to the soup before adding the lemon juice.
  • This soup freezes well for later use as a wellness soup recipe.

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