Description
Brighten your day with a bowl of Lemon Chicken Soup, the perfect blend of comforting flavors and nourishing ingredients. This soup features tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a zesty lemon kick that invigorates the senses. Ideal for chilly days or when you need a comforting pick-me-up, it’s a dish that brings warmth to family dinners or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 3 cloves garlic
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken pieces seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic for an additional 30 seconds.
- Return chicken to the pot; add chicken broth, thyme, and oregano. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in spinach along with lemon juice and zest; cook for another 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving hot, garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg