Lemon Rosemary Chicken Soup: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
Author:Lisa
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:31 minutes
Total Time:46 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Soup
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Diet:Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, diced
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup chopped fresh spinach or kale
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and add the chicken. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pot and set aside to cool.
In the same pot, add diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
While the broth heats, shred the cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
Once the broth is boiling, add the shredded chicken, chopped spinach or kale, rosemary, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir well to combine.
Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
If desired, serve the soup with cooked rice or noodles for added heartiness.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Adjust the seasoning to your preference.
This soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.