Warm Up with a Quick Lemony Chicken Soup: A Comforting Delight
Warm up with a quick and comforting lemony chicken soup that brings delight with every spoonful. Perfect for cold days!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups noodles (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the carrots and celery, cooking until tender.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cooked chicken, lemon juice, and thyme.
- If using, add the noodles and cook until al dente.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh parsley or dill before serving.
- Can be made ahead and reheated; add noodles when warming up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chicken soup, lemony soup, quick soup, comforting soup