How To Make Lemon Chicken Soup
A light and refreshing soup with tender chicken, tangy lemon, and aromatic herbs.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender.
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Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat to low and add the chicken breasts. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
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Remove chicken from the pot and shred using two forks. Return chicken to the pot.
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Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories : 250kcal
- Total Fat : 6g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 80mg
- Sodium : 1000mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 10g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 35g
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