Low FODMAP chicken and rice soup with ginger and carrots
A clear, gently spiced chicken soup with rice, carrots and fresh ginger, with no onion or garlic in sight.
- Time50 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £4.47 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the garlic infused oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the carrots and cook for 5 minutes, until just starting to soften.
5 min - 2
Stir in the ginger and thyme and cook for 1 minute until you can smell the ginger.
- 3
Pour in the stock and add the chicken. Bring to the boil, then turn the heat down and simmer gently for 15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
15 min - 4
Lift the chicken out onto a board and shred it with two forks.
- 5
Add the rice to the pan and simmer for 7 minutes. Add the courgette and cook for 5 more minutes, until the rice is tender.
12 min - 6
Return the chicken to the pan, squeeze in the lemon juice and season well. Serve scattered with chives.
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