Description
Comforting ginger lime chicken and rice soup delivers a zesty blend of warmth and brightness from Asian-inspired flavors. Nourishing ingredients combine in a delightful harmony that soothes and satisfies you with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 1/2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 4 cups chicken stock
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 sweet onion, diced
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
Seasonings and Garnishes:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-low heat, creating a gentle cooking environment.
- Introduce diced onions, minced garlic, and fresh ginger to the pot. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then sauté until onions become soft and translucent, releasing aromatic flavors.
- Incorporate shredded chicken, chicken stock, and lime zest into the mixture. Elevate heat to bring contents to a boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Cover the pot and allow the soup to simmer for 20-30 minutes at low temperature, developing rich flavors while preparing the rice.
- Thoroughly rinse jasmine rice under cold water until the liquid runs completely clear, removing excess starch.
- In a separate saucepan, heat water or chicken stock to a rolling boil over medium heat. Add rice, butter, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce heat, cover, and let rice cook for 12-15 minutes until liquid is fully absorbed and rice reaches tender consistency.
- Uncover and delicately fluff rice with a fork. Infuse with lime zest, fresh lime juice, and chopped cilantro for vibrant flavor.
- Artfully arrange cilantro lime rice in serving bowls, creating a perfect base for the soup.
- Gently ladle the ginger lime chicken soup over the rice, ensuring even distribution.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and accompany with lime wedges to enhance the citrusy profile of the dish.
Notes
- Customize the protein by swapping chicken with tofu or turkey for a different flavor profile and dietary needs.
- Make the soup lighter by using low-sodium chicken stock and reducing butter quantity.
- Enhance meal prep by cooking extra rice and chicken to create quick future meals.
- Keep the soup gluten-free by ensuring all stock and ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 183 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg