Description
Brighten your day with a warm, nourishing bowl of Lemon Chicken Soup. This delightful dish is a perfect blend of tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lemon flavor that invigorates the senses. Ideal for chilly evenings or when you’re feeling under the weather, this comforting soup is versatile enough for casual family dinners or cozy gatherings with friends. With its quick preparation time and healthy ingredients, it’s a meal you’ll want to enjoy time and again.
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
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Return chicken to the pot; pour in the chicken broth along with thyme and oregano. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in spinach, lemon juice, and zest; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Adjust seasoning as needed, serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg