Arroz Caldo (Filipino Chicken and Rice Soup)

Ingredients

1 lb chicken thighs, cut in bite size pieces

2 tbsp coconut oil

2 inches ginger, minced

1 tbsp minced garlic

1 medium onion, chopped

1 cup brown, red or black rice

1 tsp dried Peachy Herbs

½ c chopped green onions

2 c baby bokchoy or spinach (optional, you can add any preferred vegetables)

2 tbsp fish sauce

3-5 c water (depending on desired thin or thickness of the product)

Hot chili paste

Juice of 1 lemon

Directions:

Heat oil in a soup pot, add ginger, garlic and onions, cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add chicken, cook until almost brown about 4- 5 minutes.

Add rice, herbs and water, stir, cover w lid, cook for 25-30 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Add green vegetables and cook until vegetables are wilte,

Serve hot with  splash of hot chili sauce mixed with elmon juice.

Health Benefits

Ginger 

Powerful anti-inflammatory, helpful for arthritis, muscle soreness, chronic inflammation. Supports digestion by stimulating digestive enzymes, may help with slow gastric motility.

Aunty-microbial and anti-viral, thus strengthens immunity.

Supports heart health by lowering LDL and is has a mild blood thinning effect thus improves circulation.

Supports blood glucose control  by improving insulin sensitivity.

Provides anti-oxidant protection by fighting oxidative stress and cellular damage, thus supports healthy aging and chronic disease prevention.

Add slices of ginger to tea or water.