Description
A warm bowl of Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Soup, perfect for chilly days. Quick to make and filled with vibrant flavors, this family-friendly dish is comforting and healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups chopped carrots (approximately 2 medium)
- 2 cups diced celery (about 2 stalks)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 large lemon (about ¼ cup)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Dice the onion, chop the carrots and celery, and mince the garlic.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté the onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic.
- Cook the Chicken: Add chicken breasts to the pot, pour in chicken broth, season with salt, pepper, and oregano, and bring to a simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Add Vegetables: Remove chicken to shred, then add carrots and celery back into the pot, cooking for an additional 10 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Return shredded chicken to pot, stir in lemon juice, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
For a richer flavor, let the soup simmer a bit longer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg