Description
Lemon Chicken Soup is a comforting and vibrant dish that warms both body and soul. Filled with tender chicken, zesty lemon, and a medley of fresh vegetables, this soup offers the perfect balance of flavors. Ideal for chilly evenings or whenever you need a nourishing meal, it can be made quickly and easily for weeknight dinners. The bright citrus notes combined with savory herbs create a delightful experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 fresh lemons (juiced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 2 sticks celery (diced)
- 1/4 cup fresh thyme or parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients before starting to streamline the cooking process.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes each). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté garlic, carrots, and celery until softened (about 4-5 minutes).
- Return chicken to the pot, add chicken broth, and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken again, shred it using two forks, then return it to the pot along with lemon juice.
- Stir in chopped herbs and season with salt and pepper. Let sit for another 5 minutes before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg