Lemon Chicken Soup
A bright and comforting soup with zesty flavors and wholesome ingredients, perfect for any season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Instant Pot/Crock Pot/Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 cup spinach or kale, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: zucchini noodles or orzo/rice
Instructions
- Combine the chicken, chicken broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in the Instant Pot.
- Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- If using a crock pot, cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- If cooking on the stove, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Shred the chicken and return it to the pot.
- Stir in the lemon zest, spinach or kale, and zucchini noodles or orzo/rice if desired.
- Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
Notes
Serve with extra lemon zest or fresh herbs. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 2-3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg