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Healing Chicken and Rice Soup

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Healing Chicken and Rice Soup is a comforting, nutrient-packed dish with tender chicken, fragrant ginger and garlic, vibrant greens, and aromatic jasmine rice in a soothing broth. Bright lime juice and fresh herbs elevate the flavors, making this a restorative meal perfect for nourishing your body and soul.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

2-inch knob fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced

1 shallot, peeled and thinly sliced

1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon turmeric

3–4 cups fresh baby spinach

1 cup jasmine rice

6–8 cups chicken broth

Juice of 4 limes (about 1/4 cup, plus more to taste)

A splash of soy sauce or fish sauce (optional)

Fresh herbs for topping (mint, basil, cilantro)

Peanuts or cashews for topping

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and shallot; sauté 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add chicken thighs, salt, and turmeric; sear briefly 2–3 minutes per side.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  4. Remove chicken, shred or chop into bite-sized pieces, and return to the pot.
  5. Stir in jasmine rice and cook 12–15 minutes until rice is tender.
  6. Add baby spinach and cook 2–3 minutes until wilted.
  7. Stir in lime juice and a splash of soy or fish sauce if desired. Adjust salt to taste.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs and peanuts or cashews.

Notes

Swap chicken thighs for chicken breasts for leaner meat.

Add sliced mushrooms, carrots, or zucchini for extra vegetables.

Use brown rice for a heartier, higher-fiber option (adjust cooking time).

Add a dash of chili flakes or fresh sliced chili for heat.

For a creamier version, stir in a small amount of coconut milk at the end.

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