Description
Lemon Chicken Soup is a heartwarming dish that brightens even the dreariest of days. This fragrant soup combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lemon kick, creating a comforting meal that both nourishes and delights. Perfect for cozy nights or gatherings with loved ones, this easy-to-make recipe will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 small zucchini, chopped (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the diced onions until translucent.
- Add the chicken breasts to the pot and cook until lightly browned on both sides.
- Pour in the chicken broth while scraping any bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Stir in carrots, celery, zucchini (if using), garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 15 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg