Lemon Ginger Chicken and Rice Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast(paid link)
• 2 tbsp olive oil(paid link)
• 1 medium yellow onion(paid link)
• 2 medium carrots(paid link)
• 2 stalk celery stalks(paid link)
• 3 clove garlic(paid link)
• 1 inch fresh ginger(paid link)
• 8 cup chicken broth(paid link)
• ½ cup long-grain white rice(paid link)
• ¼ cup lemon juice(paid link)
• ¼ cup fresh dill(paid link)
• 1 tsp salt(paid link)
• ½ tsp black pepper(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken from pot and set aside.

3. 3

   Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

4. 4

   Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.

5. 5

   Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a boil.

6. 6

   Add rice and the cooked chicken back to the pot. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.

7. 7

   Stir in lemon juice and fresh dill. Season with remaining salt and pepper to taste.

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