Quick Lemon Chicken Soup Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 45 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour
Description:
This Quick Lemon Chicken Soup recipe is not your typical grandma’s chicken soup, but it offers the same comforting warmth in a fraction of the time, perfect for those seeking solace from a cold or flu. The addition of lemon juice provides a delightful tangy twist, elevating this soup to a flavorful experience worth savoring.
Recipe Category:
Chicken
Keywords:
Poultry, Meat, Low Cholesterol, < 60 Mins, Stove Top
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 767.8
- Fat Content: 27.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 65.8mg
- Sodium Content: 756mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 92.2g
- Fiber Content: 4.5g
- Sugar Content: 12.5g
- Protein Content: 36.3g
Ingredients:
- 1 onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 ounces dry pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Lemon juice, to taste (approximately 2 tablespoons)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Heat olive oil in a medium-sized pan over medium heat. Add butter and allow it to melt, then sauté onions until transparent. |
| 2 | Add minced garlic and the diced chicken breast to the pan. Stir occasionally until the chicken turns white. |
| 3 | Toss in diced carrots and dried basil, then pour in chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for approximately 30 minutes, or until the carrots are tender. |
| 4 | Add dry pasta to the soup and continue simmering for an additional 15 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked to your desired texture. |
| 5 | Once the soup is ready, ladle it into serving bowls. Just before serving, squeeze approximately one tablespoon of fresh lemon juice into each bowl, stirring gently to incorporate. |
| 6 | Serve hot and enjoy the comforting warmth and tangy flavor of this quick lemon chicken soup. Perfect for a cozy night in or to soothe those under the weather. |
This Quick Lemon Chicken Soup recipe yields approximately 2 servings, making it ideal for a cozy meal for two. Whether you’re combating a cold or simply craving a bowl of comforting goodness, this soup is sure to hit the spot!
