Dinner for 7
Ginger Turmeric Chicken Rice Soup
$6.98for 445 minServes 7
Chicken, rice, vegetables, ginger, and turmeric simmer in broth until tender, then lemon and parsley brighten the finished soup.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.65 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $0.68Typical price |
 | Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.64Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.34Typical price |
 | Fresh ginger, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Broth, 66 oz$0.07/oz typical | 66 oz | $4.65Typical price |
 | Wild, 4.25 oz$0.15/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.65Typical price |
 | Mint, a little$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.06Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 0.5$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.25Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.21 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 7servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$1.74 per serving$6.98 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter or extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion
- 4 carrots
- 3 stalks celery
- 4 1/2 cloves garlic
- 1 inch knob of fresh ginger
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2/3 cup basmati or long grain rice
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt (optional)
- freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 lemon
- 1/3 cup parsley
Steps
- Chop the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and ginger.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and ginger for 6 minutes.
- Stir in the oregano, thyme, turmeric, salt, and pepper, then add the broth and rice.
- Add the chicken breasts, bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot after checking that it reaches 165 F.
- Simmer the soup for 10 minutes more, then stir in lemon juice and parsley.
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