Ingredients
– 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
Creating Lemon Rosemary Chicken Soup can be straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Prepare the Chicken: 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.
2. Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
3. Add Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Shred Chicken: While the broth heats, shred the cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
5. Combine Ingredients: Once the broth is boiling, add the shredded chicken, chopped spinach or kale, rosemary, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir well to combine.
6. Simmer: Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
7. Serve: If desired, serve the soup with cooked rice or noodles for added heartiness.
With these straightforward steps, you will create a delicious Lemon Rosemary Chicken Soup that is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 30g