Description
Ginger Lime Chicken and Rice Soup is a zesty, comforting bowl full of bold flavor. With fresh ginger, tangy lime, tender chicken, and fluffy rice, this immune-boosting soup is perfect for cool weather or when you’re feeling under the weather. Keyword: ginger lime chicken soup, chicken rice soup, immune-boosting soup
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 3/4 cup cooked jasmine or long-grain white rice
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lime wedges and extra cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and ginger; sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add shredded chicken, carrots, and cooked rice. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in lime zest, lime juice, and soy sauce. Let heat through.
- Remove from heat, stir in cilantro, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with lime wedges and more cilantro.
Notes
- For a brothier soup, reduce rice to 1/2 cup.
- Add a splash of fish sauce or chili flakes for extra flavor depth.
- Store leftovers without lime and cilantro; add fresh before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
