Description
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
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
4. Heat the water or 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.
5. Remove the lid and stir in the lime zest, juice and chopped cilantro.
6. To serve, scoop the rice into a bowl and ladle the soup over it. Top with fresh cilantro and serve with extra lime wedges.
Notes
Add more vegetables like carrots or spinach to the soup for extra nutrition.
For a spicier version, stir in a diced jalapeño or red pepper flakes.
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days; store rice and soup separately for best texture.