Description
Brighten your day with a bowl of Lemon Chicken Soup, a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a refreshing lemon flavor. Perfect for chilly days or when you’re feeling under the weather, this soup is not only nourishing but also versatile enough for family dinners, meal prep, or a light lunch. With simple preparation and healthy ingredients, you’ll love how quickly this revitalizing meal comes together.
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
- Sauté the chicken in olive oil until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Cook onions, carrots, and celery in the same pot for about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
- Return the chicken to the pot, pour in broth, add thyme and oregano. Bring to boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in spinach along with lemon juice and zest. Cook for additional 2-3 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving hot, garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg