Ginger Lime Chicken and Rice Soup
This ginger lime chicken soup is a bright and citrusy way to make dinner delicious! Served over cilantro lime rice, this is a cozy bowl that warms you right up.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 sweet onion, diced
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 to 4 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1 ½ cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
- lime wedges, for serving
- cilantro, for garnish
cilantro lime rice
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 3 cups water or chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- kosher salt and pepper
- 2 limes, zest freshly grated
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ¾ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot over medium-low heat. Stir in the onions, garlic and ginger with a big pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the onions soften. Add in the chicken, stock and lime zest. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes while the rice cooks. Taste and season with more salt and pepper as needed.
- To serve, scoop the rice into a bowl and ladle the soup over it. Top with fresh cilantro and serve with extra lime wedges.
cilantro lime rice
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Heat the water/stock in a saucepan over medium heat until boiling. Add in the rice, butter and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the lid and stir in the lime zest, juice and cilantro.
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