Description
Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, fresh herbs, and zesty lemon in a flavorful broth. Perfect for chilly days, this soup brings comfort and nostalgia with every spoonful. Quick to prepare and delightful for any gathering, it’s a must-try!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until fragrant and translucent.
- Add chicken breasts, salt, and pepper; pour in chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest; reduce heat to simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Add parsley and thyme; simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred it with forks, return to the pot. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg