Description
Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chicken in a bright, zesty broth enriched with fresh herbs and vegetables. This soul-warming dish is perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings, bringing warmth and joy to your table. Enjoy every soothing spoonful alongside crusty bread for a delightful meal that’s both easy to prepare and impressively delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 large carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 fresh lemons, juiced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables by washing and chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chopped carrots and celery; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes). Place chicken breasts on top.
- Pour in chicken broth and sprinkle with oregano; bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Squeeze in lemon juice.
- Remove chicken, shred it with forks, then return it to the pot. Stir in parsley just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to incorporate additional vegetables such as spinach or zucchini for added nutrition. For extra protein, consider adding chickpeas or white beans.