Description
Lemon Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken and zesty lemon flavors in a warm, inviting bowl. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this quick recipe will uplift your spirits with its refreshing aroma and vibrant colors. Ready in under an hour, it’s delicious on its own or paired with crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 fresh lemons (juiced)
- 2 carrots (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or dill (chopped)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add chicken breasts and cover with chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice and herbs. Remove chicken, shred it, then return it to the pot.
- Serve hot with additional herbs or lemon slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg