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Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe

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This Cilantro Lime Chicken and Rice Soup is a light and flavorful dish combining tender chicken, fragrant jasmine rice, and a refreshing blend of cilantro and lime. Enhanced with aromatic spices like turmeric and cayenne, plus creamy coconut milk, it offers a comforting yet vibrant meal perfect for any day.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup carrot, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, grated or minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated or minced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Proteins

  • 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Liquids and Broth

  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk (or 2 additional cups chicken broth)
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or soy sauce)

Grains and Rice

  • 1 cup jasmine rice (or other long-grain rice)

Others

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 lime, juice and zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Vegetables: Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, add the diced onion, carrot, and red bell pepper, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  2. Add Aromatics and Spices: Stir in the garlic, ginger, turmeric, and cayenne pepper, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute, to release their flavors.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken broth, coconut milk, and the raw chicken pieces. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove the chicken and slice or shred it.
  4. Cook the Rice and Combine: Add the jasmine rice and the shredded chicken back to the pot. Bring to a boil again, then reduce heat and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  5. Finish with Lime and Herbs: Stir in the lime juice and zest, fish sauce, chopped cilantro, and sliced green onions. Mix well and serve hot to enjoy the bright, fresh flavors.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts for more flavor and juiciness.
  • The turmeric and cayenne are optional but add depth and a little warmth to the soup.
  • Use fish sauce for authentic flavor or soy sauce as a vegetarian alternative.
  • To make this soup dairy-free and gluten-free, ensure your broth and sauces adhere to these requirements.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/cilantro-lime-chicken-and-rice-soup-recipe/