Description
This Mediterranean lemon chicken soup is a bright and healthy comfort food that’s perfect for any season. Bursting with flavor from fresh ingredients, it’s a revitalizing dish that warms the soul.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup diced tomatoes, canned or fresh
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup fresh spinach
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Sauté the Vegetables: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
Add Garlic and Chicken: Stir in the minced garlic and cubed chicken. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned.
Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in the chicken broth, add the diced tomatoes, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
Finish with Spinach and Lemon: Stir in the fresh spinach and lemon juice. Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
This soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For a heartier version, consider adding whole grain pasta or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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