Lemon Chicken Soup: A Bright and Easy Comfort Recipe for Home Chefs
A bright and comforting lemon chicken soup recipe that is easy to prepare, perfect for home chefs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup orzo or rice
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and orzo or rice. Cook until tender.
- Mix in the lemon juice, zest, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
- Adjust lemon juice based on your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Lemon Chicken Soup