Description
A comforting and hearty soup filled with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a hint of lemon, perfect for chilly nights or when you’re in need of revitalization.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken (thighs or breasts)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, heat a splash of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until they are fragrant and translucent.
- Brown the Chicken: Toss in the chicken pieces and cook until they’re browned on all sides.
- Combine the Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring everything to a gentle simmer.
- Add Vegetables and Season: Stir in the diced carrots, celery, oregano, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Let It Simmer: Cover the pot and let everything simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken, shred it, and return to the soup.
- Finish with Lemon: Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot.
Notes
For a creamier version, stir in a splash of cream or a dollop of cream cheese during the last few minutes of cooking. This soup can be made in advance and stores well in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg