Description
Cozy Chicken Ginger Rice Soup is a warm, comforting, and nourishing recipe combining tender chicken, fresh ginger, soft rice, and classic vegetables in a light, flavorful broth. Perfect for chilly days or anytime you crave a soothing, hearty meal, it features simple pantry staples and easy steps, resulting in a mild, family-friendly soup that delights all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Aromatics & Vegetables
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced finely
- 2 celery stalks, diced finely
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Grains
- 3/4 cup white or brown rice, rinsed until water runs clear
Liquids
- 6 cups chicken broth
Fats & Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Dice the carrots and celery finely, mince the garlic, slice the ginger thinly, and cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Rinse the rice under cold water until water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger, carrots, and celery, cooking until vegetables soften and release their fragrant aroma, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook Chicken: Add chicken pieces to the pot and cook until they’re opaque on all sides, sealing in their juices to keep them tender during simmering.
- Add Broth and Rice: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in the rinsed rice, then reduce heat to low and cover the pot, letting the soup simmer until the rice is fully cooked and tender, about 20 minutes.
- Season and Finish: Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped green onions for freshness, then serve hot for maximum comfort.
Notes
- Use fresh ginger for sharper, more vibrant flavor.
- Rinse the rice to prevent soup from becoming too starchy and thick.
- Simmer gently to keep chicken tender and rice from overcooking.
- Prep vegetables and chicken ahead of time to speed up cooking.
- Season gradually with salt and pepper, tasting as you go.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg