Rice Soup with Chicken

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Meal Notes: This satisfying soup is hearty enough to stand on its own, but is nicely complimented by a salad.

Source: Modified from the cookbook 125 Best Chicken Recipes by Rose Murray.

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Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon ginger

• 2 cloves garlic

• 1 small red onion

• 1 lb chicken breast

• 3/4 cup white rice

• 5 cups chicken broth (or more, depending on your desired consistency)

• 2 Tablespoons sherry

• 1 Tablespoon soy sauce

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes

• 2 scallions

Directions

• Prep: Mince garlic. Peel and mince the ginger. Dice scallions. Dice red onion. Chop chicken breast into small, bite-size pieces.

• Cook Soup: Heat ginger, garlic, and onion in a medium pot with a little canola oil for about 3 minutes, until soft. When vegetables are soft, add diced chicken breast and cook for another 3 mins. Then add rice, chicken broth, sherry, soy sauce, sesame oil, and hot pepper flakes. Bring soup to boil and simmer for 20 minutes.

• Finish: Season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with scallions.