Description
A heartwarming bowl of Lemon Chicken Soup that beautifully balances cozy comfort and refreshing brightness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup pasta (orzo or any small pasta)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery; cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chicken breast and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove the chicken, shred it into bite-sized pieces, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in the pasta; cook according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes.
- Before serving, stir in spinach and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the soup a day in advance for deeper flavors. Reheat gently. For a creamier texture, stir in a bit of cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: lemon chicken soup, comforting soup, healthy soup, chicken recipe, quick meal