It is starting to cool down in the evenings here. Perfect weather for a comforting bowl of soup! I am excited for soup weather this year, I have so many that I want to make. This is one that my husband sent to me, probably a year ago. So it was time that I did him a favor and made it.
It is basically chicken and rice soup, but with lots of ginger. Because this is such a basic soup, you could take the opportunity to add any veggies your family likes. Carrots, celery, bell peppers, peas… you name it, it would work. I took the easy way this time, and just topped the bowls with thinly sliced red bell peppers and green onions.
The ginger is just soothing in this soup. I don’t know of another way to describe it. I took a bite, and it was just comforting, and warm, and soothing. I currently have 8 single serving containers of this in my freezer. I love to stock my freezer with soup for quick dinners, or lunches all winter. Serve with a little bread, and I am in heaven!
- 1 cup uncooked rice , cooked according to the package directions
- 1 pound chicken breasts , cooked and shredded
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups veggies (bell peppers, carrots, green onions, celery, peas etc.)
- 1 to 2 inches ginger , grated
- Green onions , sliced for garnish
- In a large stock pot saute veggies, until crisp tender (about 5 minutes). Add the chicken stock, and grate in the ginger. Heat until simmering. Add the chicken, and the cooked rice. Heat until everything is hot.
- Serve garnished with green onions.
Adapted from Kraft
Erin S
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claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
October 9, 2012 at 8:37 amLOVE THIS!!! I absolutely love chicken and ginger together!
RavieNomNoms says
October 9, 2012 at 10:44 amOh wow! What a lovely soup for when you have a cold! 🙂
Elizabeth@ Food Ramblings says
October 9, 2012 at 12:26 pmi want a bowl of that right now– it’s raining and cold in virginia!
Ramona says
October 9, 2012 at 12:42 pmI love the flavor of ginger and it adds so much healthy goodness to this soup. Well done!! I will keep this in mind when the cold winds blow and I need a bowl of nourishment. 🙂
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
October 9, 2012 at 2:41 pmThis soup is comfort food! I love these flavors.
Valerie says
October 9, 2012 at 3:51 pmI love soup weather. And this looks like the perfect bowl of soup to curl up with!
Sarah says
October 9, 2012 at 7:33 pmHow did you get it looking so creamy? Pureed rice?
Erin says
October 9, 2012 at 8:02 pmThis was actually some of the leftovers, so the rice puffed up more than normal 🙂
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
October 9, 2012 at 10:16 pmThat looks so hearty and comforting, and so perfect for the cooler weather we’ve been having!
Jen Laceda @ Tartine and Apron Strings says
October 9, 2012 at 10:26 pmWe’re definitely on soup weather here in Canada! This is the right time for soothing and comforting soups – especially when they are made with ginger! Yum!
Lemons and Anchovies says
October 10, 2012 at 9:02 amIt’s definitely soup weather here for us, too, and a big bowl of chicken soup is always welcome. Ginger really is good in soup. I think my mom added it to most of the soups she made. Looks great!
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
October 10, 2012 at 6:43 pmWhat a perfect soup for the weather and how it is changing. Love the combination you put together!!! Pinning now!
Alyssa says
October 11, 2012 at 1:11 amI love the simplicity of this soup. And this would be perfect for curing a cold with all that ginger! I’m the same way, I have TONS of recipes saved that I need to get around to making!
Suzanne says
October 11, 2012 at 7:45 amgreat flavorful soup, so glad things are cooling down so we can eat soup.