Wholesome Lemon Chicken Soup For Cozy Nights
This comforting lemon chicken soup is perfect for chilly evenings, combining tender chicken with zesty lemon for a refreshing and soothing dish.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Tongs
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken Breast Skinless and boneless for best flavor.
- 2 medium Carrots Peeled and diced.
- 2 stalks Celery Finely chopped.
- 1 medium Onion Chopped.
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 6 cups Chicken Broth Low-sodium preferred.
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
- 1 lemon Lemon Zest Zest of one lemon.
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish.
- Salt and Pepper To taste.
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: chop onions, carrots, celery, and mince garlic.
- In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add diced carrots and chopped celery. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add chicken breast to the pot and stir to mix.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove chicken breast, let cool, then shred into bite-sized pieces.
- Add lemon juice and lemon zest to the pot, then return shredded chicken.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stir in chopped parsley just before serving.
- Serve hot in bowls and enjoy!
Notes
This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days or frozen for up to three months.