Lemon Chicken Soup Recipe
Enjoy a comforting and healthy Lemon Chicken Soup Recipe that’s easy to make! Perfect for meal prep and cozy dinners—try it today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups diced carrots
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- ½ cup finely chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- ½ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced carrots, onion, and celery, sautéing until softened (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, black pepper, parsley, thyme, and salt; cook for an additional minute.
- Add boneless chicken breasts and low-sodium chicken broth along with bay leaves. Bring to a simmer until chicken is cooked through (about 20 minutes).
- Remove chicken, shred it into bite-sized pieces, and return to the pot with dry orzo pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Just before serving, stir in fresh lemon juice for added brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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