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Ginger chicken and rice soup with bok choy

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Ginger Chicken and Rice Soup with Bok Choy is a nourishing, one-pot soup made with fresh ginger, tender chicken, hearty rice, and crisp bok choy. This comforting and easy recipe is perfect for cold days, meal prep, or whenever you need a warm, healing bowl of goodness.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4–6
  • Category: Soup, Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated or thinly sliced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 2 cups baby bok choy, chopped (both stems and leaves)
  • Optional garnishes: sliced green onions, lime wedges, sriracha

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, ginger, and carrots until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add chicken breasts or thighs, then pour in chicken broth. Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked.
  4. Remove chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
  5. Stir in cooked rice and chopped bok choy. Simmer for 3–5 minutes, until bok choy is wilted.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with green onions or lime wedges if desired.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken to speed things up — just add it after the broth simmers.
  • For a spicy kick, add chili flakes or a swirl of sriracha.
  • Tofu and vegetable broth make this vegetarian-friendly.
  • Freeze without the rice or bok choy for best texture when reheating.
  • Swap rice for noodles or quinoa if preferred.

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