Description
Warm up with this vibrant Lemon Chicken Soup, a comforting bowl filled with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and zesty lemon. Perfect for chilly days, this soup not only tantalizes your taste buds but also uplifts your mood. With its bright flavors and delicious aroma, it’s bound to become a family favorite—ideal for meal prep or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup small pasta (cooked separately)
Instructions
- Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and chop onions, celery, and carrots.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil; sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic, carrots, and celery; cook until softened.
- Stir in diced chicken with salt and pepper; pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat; add lemon juice and zest (if desired). Simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in thyme and parsley before serving. If using pasta, add it to individual bowls to prevent mushiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg