Ginger Chicken and Rice Soup | Comfort Food Recipe
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Author:Patricia Jannet
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Diet:Low Fat
Description
A soothing and aromatic Asian-inspired chicken and rice soup with ginger, bok choy, and jasmine rice simmered in a golden, healing broth — a perfect one-pot comfort meal ready in 45 minutes.
Ingredients
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
8 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp avocado oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 cups thinly sliced yellow onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch fresh ginger, cut into thin matchsticks
6 green onions, sliced and divided
1/2 cup uncooked jasmine rice
3 cups chopped baby bok choy
3 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
Juice of 1/2 lime
Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Chili oil (for drizzling)
Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Heat avocado oil and sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add onions, garlic, ginger, and the white parts of the green onions. Season with salt and pepper and sauté until the onions are soft and fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth, tamari, rice vinegar, turmeric, and coriander. Stir and bring to a gentle boil.
Add chicken thighs and uncooked jasmine rice. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is tender and the rice is nearly cooked.
Remove the chicken, shred into bite-size pieces, and return it to the pot.
Stir in chopped bok choy and the green parts of the green onions. Simmer uncovered for 3–4 minutes until the bok choy is tender and bright green.
Add lime juice and adjust seasoning as needed.
Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, and a drizzle of chili oil. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
To make it vegetarian, use tofu or shiitake mushrooms and vegetable broth.
For a richer broth, use bone-in chicken thighs and remove bones before serving.
Freeze the soup base without bok choy for longer storage.
