Arroz Caldo (Filipino Chicken and Rice Soup)

Name: Arroz Caldo (Filipino Chicken and Rice Soup)
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 1/4 cup freshly minced garlic (about 12 medium cloves), divided; 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces (see note); 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon freshly minced ginger; 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste; 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice; 6 cups homemade chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 1 tablespoon calamansi, key lime, or lime juice (see note); Kosher salt; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 hard-boiled eggs , cut into 1/4-inch slices (optional); 2 fresh limes or calamansi, quartered

Cook 1h 5m

Total 1h 5m

This Filipino Chicken and Rice Soup, also known as Arroz Caldo, is a comforting and flavorful dish that's perfect for chilly days. Made with tender chicken, fragrant garlic, ginger, and jasmine rice, it's simmered in a delicious homemade chicken stock. Garnish with scallions, hard-boiled eggs, and a squeeze of lime for a satisfying meal.