Description
A soothing and flavorful one-pot soup made with ginger, lime, tender chicken, and jasmine rice. Light yet hearty, perfect for cold days or when you're under the weather.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon sesame oil or olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1/2 cup jasmine rice (uncooked)
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Juice of 2 limes (plus extra wedges for serving)
1 tablespoon fish sauce or low-sodium soy sauce
2 scallions, sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and ginger; cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and add chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, and set aside.
- Add jasmine rice to the pot and simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot. Season with salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), lime juice, and fish sauce or soy sauce.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, then turn off the heat.
- Stir in scallions and chopped cilantro just before serving. Serve hot with extra lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Swap chicken with leftover rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
Add mushrooms, spinach, or bok choy for extra veggies.
Increase red pepper flakes or add sriracha for more heat.
Use brown rice or quinoa for a whole grain option.
Make it plant-based with tofu or chickpeas instead of chicken.
To avoid mushy rice, cook it separately and add just before serving if storing leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
