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Quick & Healing Lemon Ginger Turmeric Chicken and Rice Soup (30-Minute Comfort Meal)

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Make this warm, soothing Lemon Ginger Turmeric Chicken and Rice Soup. It combines tender chicken, rice, bright lemon, warming ginger, and golden turmeric for a nourishing bowl that is ready fast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive 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 activate turmeric)
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded (use rotisserie chicken for speed)
  • 1/2 cup uncooked white rice (long grain or jasmine)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt to taste

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, ground 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. Cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, just until the chicken is heated through.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley.
  6. Taste the soup and add salt as needed. Serve this immune boosting soup hot.

Notes

  • For the fastest meal, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken and quick-cooking rice varieties like minute rice, adjusting the cooking time as needed.
  • If you want a deeper golden color, add 1/4 teaspoon of saffron threads along with the turmeric.
  • This soup freezes well. Cool completely before storing in airtight containers. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat gently on the stove.

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