Lemon Ginger Turmeric Chicken and Rice Soup

Lemon Ginger Turmeric Chicken and Rice Soup

A light, healthy and tasty chicken and rice soup with lemon, ginger, garlic, turmeric and cayenne!

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ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 1 cup carrot, diced
• 1 tablespoon garlic, grated/minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated/minced
• 1 teaspoon rosemary, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
• 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup jasmine rice (or other long grained rice)
• 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped)
• salt and pepper to taste

directions

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add the onion, celery and carrots and cook until tender, about 7-10 minutes.
2. Add the garlic, ginger, rosemary, thyme, turmeric, and cayenne, and cook, mixing, until fragrant, about a minute.
3. Add the broth, rice and chicken, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is just tender, about 20 minutes.
4. Remove the chicken, slice (or shred) and mix back into the soup.
5. Add the lemon juice and parsley, season with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts: Calories 337, Fat 8g (Saturated 1g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 78mg, Sodium 446mg, Carbs 39g (Fiber 1g, Sugars 6g), Protein 23g

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