Description
A comforting chicken soup with a bright lemony flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups chicken broth (homemade preferred)
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup cooked white rice (pre-cooked)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, ground turmeric, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add shredded chicken and pre-cooked rice to the broth, stirring to distribute evenly.
- Allow the soup to simmer for about 10 minutes to meld flavors together.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice along with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- This soup is perfect for using up leftover chicken.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning and toppings as per your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg