Dinner for 6
Ginger Coconut Chicken Rice Soup
$9.57for 455 minServes 6
Chicken and brown rice simmer with ginger, coconut milk, vegetables, and spices for a warming, richly flavored soup.
Photo: ambitiouskitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.59Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.3 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.34Typical price |
 | Fresh ginger, 0.25 oz$0.40/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.10Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.45Typical price |
 | Broth, 50 oz$0.07/oz typical | 50 oz | $3.49Typical price |
 | Coconut milk, 15 oz$0.14/oz typical | 15 oz | $2.10Typical price |
 | Chicken thighs, 1 lb$2.29/lb typical | 1 lb | $2.29Typical price |
 | Wild, 5 oz$0.15/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.73Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo, 2.75 oz$0.35/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.93Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.44Typical price |
 | Mint, 0.25$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.50Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds, 1 oz$0.70/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.69Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.35 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken thighs for chicken breastabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Asian sauces and pastesDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSoy sauce
Not included in the cost.
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersBack to schoolCold-weather comfortWinter
$2.39 per serving$9.57 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 cup diced green onion
- 2 carrots
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 1 tbsp fresh grated turmeric
- 6 cloves garlic
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) light coconut milk
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp red chili paste
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3/4 cup jasmine brown rice
- 1 1/2 tsp fish sauce
- 1 lime
- 1/3 cup diced green scallions
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup torn mint
- 1/4 cup torn basil
- 3 1/2 tbsp chopped roasted peanuts
Steps
- Heat the sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the green onion, carrots, ginger, turmeric, and garlic for 6 minutes.
- Add the broth, coconut milk, soy sauce, and chili paste, and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Stir in the brown rice and chicken thighs, then simmer covered for 35 minutes.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot when the meat reaches 165 F.
- Stir in the fish sauce and lime juice, then cook for 3 minutes.
- Top the soup with scallions, cilantro, mint, basil, and peanuts.
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