Description
A comforting lemon chicken soup filled with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and cute pasta shapes, perfect for a cozy evening.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast (cooked and shredded)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup pasta (like orzo or small shells)
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring the chicken broth to a gentle boil in a large pot, filling your kitchen with its warm scent.
- Add diced carrots, celery, and minced garlic. Stir occasionally, cooking until vegetables soften yet maintain their delightful crunch, roughly 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in pasta and allow it to cook according to package instructions, typically 8-10 minutes.
- Gently fold in shredded chicken and the vibrant lemon juice. Let the flavors meld beautifully for another minute or two.
- Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle the warm soup into bowls and finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Enjoy immediately for the best flavor payoff!
Notes
This soup can be stored in the fridge for up to three days. For best texture, cook the pasta separately if storing leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg