Treat yourself with this Healthy Aromatic Chicken and Rice Soup! It is cozy yet light and brimming with umami flavor from the oyster and soy sauce. This homemade soup is packed with fresh ginger, garlic, sweet potatoes, chicken, and rice for a well-rounded and flavorful meal. Easy and delicious, this wholesome soup is perfect for cooler nights!
To make this soup, start by sautéing some shallots until starting to brown. Add the rice and stir for 2 minutes before adding the garlic, ginger, and water. Simmer until the rice begins to swell, then add the sweet potato rounds and continue to simmer until the rice and potatoes are tender. Add the chicken followed by fresh lime juice, soy and oyster sauce. Season and serve in bowls garnished with fresh cilantro leaves and toasted sesame oil for extra flavor! If you’re planning to enjoy this soup leftover, reheat and add a little water to thin and make the rice and chicken soupy again.
To make the Healthy Aromatic Chicken and Rice Soup, you will need the following ingredients:
In a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil. Add 1 thinly sliced shallot and sauté for about 5 minutes until starting to brown.
Add ⅓ cup rice and stir while cooking for 2 minutes.
Stir in 4 finely chopped cloves garlic, matchsticks of ginger, and 8 cups water. Add in 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 8–10 minutes or until the rice has started to expand.
Add 2 small sweet potatoes and simmer over medium-low heat, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes until the soup is thickened and potatoes and rice are tender.
Add 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken and cook for 2 minutes to heat through.
Stir in 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon oyster sauce. Season with salt.
To serve, divide the soup among bowls. Top with fresh cilantro, a drizzle of toasted sesame oil, and a grind or two of fresh black pepper. Enjoy!
This delicious and Healthy Aromatic Chicken and Rice Soup is a nourishing, wholesome soup brimming with umami flavor. Try it out as the temperature dips this season, and please come back to leave a comment below with your thoughts.
