Ginger Lime Chicken and Rice Soup

• porsi: 4 servings
• waktu aktif: 15 minutes
• total waktu: 1 hour

Bahan-bahan

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 sweet onion, (diced)

6 garlic cloves, (minced)

3 to 4 tablespoons minced fresh ginger

kosher salt and pepper

1 ½ cups cooked, (shredded chicken)

4 cups chicken stock

1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest

lime wedges, (for serving)

cilantro, (for garnish)

2 cups jasmine rice

3 cups water or chicken stock

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

kosher salt and pepper

2 limes, (zest freshly grated)

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

¾ cup chopped cilantro

Petunjuk

Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot over medium-low heat. Stir in the onions, garlic and ginger with a big pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the onions soften. Add in the chicken, stock and lime zest. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes while the rice cooks. Taste and season with more salt and pepper as needed.

To serve, scoop the rice into a bowl and ladle the soup over it. Top with fresh cilantro and serve with extra lime wedges.

cilantro lime rice

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Heat the water/stock in a saucepan over medium heat until boiling. Add in the rice, butter and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.

Remove the lid and stir in the lime zest, juice and cilantro.