Arroz Caldo (Chicken Rice Soup)

When anyone is sick or when it’s cold outside, Arroz Caldo is the soup we make in our home. It has ginger that is known to help with immunity, so I like to put lots of that.

The toppings for the soup is essential and add a lot of flavor to the finished dish, so don’t skimp on those. Traditionally, calamansi or calamondin is used as the acid but lemons or limes work fine.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Rice, uncooked
  • 1 medium Onion, diced
  • 4 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 Lbs Chicken wings
  • 1” ginger, sliced
  • 3 Tbsp Ginger, minced
  • 4 cups, Chicken broth
  • Salt & pepper
  • Garlic powder

Toppings:

  • Fried minced Garlic
  • Green onions, chopped
  • Hard boiled eggs, chopped
  • Calamansi or Lemons
  • Fish sauce (optional)

Instructions

Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the oil then chicken. Brown the chicken for a few minutes then add the onions, garlic, and sliced ginger. Stir in salt, pepper and garlic powder. Cook for a minute or until the onions are translucent. 

Add the rice. After about a minute add the chicken broth. Stir every few minutes until the rice has cooked and started breaking. Add the remaining  minced ginger and cook for another 5 minutes.

Serve with toppings.