Description
A refreshing Mediterranean lemon chicken soup with vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Pour in chicken broth and add oregano, lemon juice, and zest.
- Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Adjust lemon juice to taste for more tang.
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: mediterranean lemon chicken soup