Description
A healing Italian-style chicken soup with garlic, herbs, and lemon. Light, brothy, and perfect for cold season comfort.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups spinach or kale (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery; sauté 6–8 minutes until softened.
2. Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning; cook 30 seconds.
3. Add chicken, broth, water, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer; cover and cook 25 minutes until chicken is tender.
4. Remove chicken, shred, and return to pot.
5. Add lemon juice and greens; simmer 3–4 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
Notes
Add extra garlic and lemon for a stronger immune-boosting version.
Freeze before adding greens or lemon for best results.
Rotisserie chicken works great for a shortcut.
Add pasta or rice to make it more filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg