comment icon 251 more comments Knock on wood, but when you have a head cold, this will feel like an extremely delicious medical miracle. (not a doctor, prone to exaggeration.) I am convinced that it’s healing and happy for the body, and the soul, and people who like a lot of flavor in their life.
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So Many Fresh and Healing Ingredients
It starts with the standard comforts of chicken and rice, but also includes:
Ginger. So much ginger. Garlic and shallots. Just the right amount of potency. A turmeric dusting. Salty broth. A handful of spinach. Excessive amounts of lime juice. A lil pile of fresh mint and cilantro. Peanuts for crunch.
It’s savory but also bright. Warm and cozy, but refreshing. Super extra healthy, but comfort food. Plus, it’s golden and beautiful-looking.
How To Make This Chicken and Rice Soup Happen
It’s incredibly easy to bring this all together! Here’s what going down…
Let’s Get The Rice Texture Just Right
To avoid sad, mushy rice in your soup, jasmine rice is key. Make sure to add that in near the end with the broth and cook just until the rice gets soft, maybe 15-20 minutes. It’s best to not walk away from your stove in this case just so you can keep an eye on things.
How To Store Leftovers
Leftovers? But how?? You didn’t stand over the stove eating this by the ladle-full before it even made its way to the kitchen table? Just us then, okay. You can store any soup leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for 3-4 days. The rice will likely absorb a lot of the broth as it sits in your fridge, so you may just need to add a bit more when you go to rewarm it. Thanks to all its nutrition and big flavor and healing whole food ingredients, it is a cold-weather (and head-cold) essential. Garlic, ginger, and lime juice? These three can make it all right again. ♡
More Healthy Soups We Love
Best Detox Crockpot Lentil Soup (so good with some warm, crusty bread for dunking) Spicy Instant Pot Carrot Soup (just a little bit of zing!) Clean Eating Instant Pot Summer Soup (so comforting and fresh)
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This recipe is part of our collection of best healthy fall recipes. Check it out! 4.8 from 94 reviews Freezer Meal Version Freeze Together:2 tablespoons olive oil3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced2-inch knob fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced1 shallot, peeled and thinly sliced1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon turmeric6 cups chicken brothjuice of 4 limes (about 1/4 cup, plus more to taste)Instant Pot Instructions: High pressure 13 mins + 10 mins natural releaseSlow Cooker Instructions: High setting 6 hours (thaw first)Final Step: Shred chicken and add 1 cup jasmine rice. Use sauté function with lid off, and cook for 15 minutes until rice is cooked. Stir in 3 cups spinach and a splash of soy sauce or fish sauce. Serve with fresh herbs (mint and basil), and crushed peanuts.Check out our full freezer meal posts with all recipes and instructions here!
