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The Ultimate Lemon Ginger Turmeric Chicken and Rice Soup: Quick, Cozy, and Immune-Boosting

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Make this warm, soothing Lemon Ginger Turmeric Chicken and Rice Soup. Tender chicken, soft rice, fresh ginger, and turmeric simmer with bright lemon for a nourishing bowl that feels cozy and refreshing. This is an easy weeknight chicken soup perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (to help turmeric absorption)
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded (use rotisserie chicken for speed)
  • 1/2 cup uncooked white rice (such as long-grain or jasmine)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, turmeric, and black pepper to the pot. Stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and add the uncooked rice. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
  4. Stir in the shredded cooked chicken and salt. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the chicken to heat through.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley. Taste the soup and adjust salt if needed.
  6. Serve this healing soup hot.

Notes

  • For a faster preparation, use pre-cooked chicken, such as meat from a rotisserie chicken.
  • To boost the anti-inflammatory benefits, add a small pinch of cayenne pepper along with the turmeric.
  • This soup freezes well. Cool completely before transferring to an airtight container for freezing up to 3 months.

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