Description
Green Garlic & Ginger Chicken and Rice Soup is a vibrant, hearty soup made with tender chicken, fresh ginger, green garlic, herbs, and rice simmered in nourishing broth.
Ingredients
4 cups chicken broth
1 heaping cup cooked rice
1 cup cooked and pulled chicken
4 medium cloves garlic
2 inches fresh ginger, peeled
2 stalks green garlic or scallions
2–3 jalapeños, stems and seeds removed
1 cup parsley, packed
4 cups baby spinach, packed
Salt to taste
Soy sauce to taste
Lemon or lime wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Bring broth to a boil and add spinach. Cook until wilted, then remove and cool.
2. Add rice to broth, boil, then simmer 10-15 minutes until thickened.
3. Blend spinach, garlic, ginger, scallions, jalapeño, parsley, water, and salt until smooth.
4. Stir shredded chicken into thickened broth.
5. Gradually mix in herb puree and adjust seasoning.
6. Serve with soy sauce, parsley, jalapeño, and lemon or lime.
Notes
Adjust jalapeño for desired spice level.
Freeze in portions for easy reheating.
Add herb puree gradually to control garlic intensity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Green Garlic & Ginger Chicken and Rice Soup, chicken and rice soup, ginger soup, healthy dinner, hearty soup