Pregnancy Friendly Chicken and Brown Rice Soup with Turmeric and Ginger
Total time1 hr 20 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time1 hr 5 min
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4 servings
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 3 stalks celery, sliced ¼-inch thick
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 1 ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 ½ lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 4 thighs)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- ¾ cup long-grain brown rice, rinsed
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent, about 6–7 minutes.
- 2
Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely so the garlic does not brown.
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