Zesty Lemon Herb Chicken Soup: Brighten Your Day!
This zesty lemon herb chicken soup offers a refreshing twist on traditional comfort food with tender chicken, vibrant citrus, and fresh herbs. Perfect for any occasion, it’s both invigorating and soothing.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 carrots sliced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1.5 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 lemon zested
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 bay leaf whole
- 0.5 teaspoon salt to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and sliced carrots, cook for another 3 minutes until garlic is fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the shredded chicken, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, oregano, and black pepper.
- Add the bay leaf and bring the soup to a simmer. Let it cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in baby spinach until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and season with salt to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional lemon zest or fresh herbs, if desired.
Notes
This soup is great for boosting your immune system and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 2 months.