Ginger Chicken and Rice Soup With Zucchini
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By Laurel Anderson
Ginger Chicken and Rice Soup With Zucchini
5 steps
Prep:10minCook:40min
NYT Cooking
Original has chicken thighs, 1.25 c brown rice.
Updated at: Mon, 19 Jan 2026 02:33:41 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
48
Low
Glycemic Load
20
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories309 kcal (15%)
Total Fat5.6 g (8%)
Carbs42.1 g (16%)
Sugars4.6 g (5%)
Protein22.8 g (46%)
Sodium179.8 mg (9%)
Fiber3.7 g (13%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings
1 poundboneless skinless chicken breasts
salt
black pepper
2 teaspoonsneutral oil
such as canola or vegetable
2 tablespoonsginger
minced, from a 2-inch piece
3garlic cloves
minced
2 teaspoonsground turmeric
1 ½ cupbrown rice
4zucchini
large, cut into 1-inch pieces
1fresh bay leaf
or dried
Chile crisp
lemon wedges or chopped cilantro, or a combination, for serving, optional
Instructions
Step 1
Step 1 Pat the chicken thighs dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Step 2 Heat a medium Dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed pot over medium. Add the oil, ginger, garlic and turmeric and let the mixture sizzle and soften for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
Step 3
Step 3 Add 6 cups water to the pot, along with the chicken, rice, zucchini, bay leaf and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer then turn the heat down to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.
Step 4
Step 4 When ready to serve, remove the chicken and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the thighs, then return the meat with all of its juices to the pot. Taste and season the soup with salt and pepper.
Step 5
Step 5 To serve, divide the soup among bowls and top with any combination of chile crisp, lemon and cilantro.
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