Nitrate & Nitrite Free Lemon Chicken Soup with Cauliflower Rice
Total time50 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time35 min
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4 servings
For the soup
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 3 stalks celery, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 6 cups chicken bone broth
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
For the cauliflower rice
- 3 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)
To finish
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 ½ lemons)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent and the carrots have begun to soften, about 6–8 minutes.
- 2
Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric, thyme, and oregano and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely so the garlic does not brown.
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