Lemon Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Lemon Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups reduced sodium chicken stock; 4 cups water; 1 onion coarsely chopped; 1 carrot coarsely chopped; 1 celery stalk coarsely chopped; 1 bay leaf dried; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 cup long-grain rice; 6 ounces chard white stalks removed and leaves thinly sliced; 1 lemon juiced; bread rolls Crusty, to serve

Servings: persons

4 cups reduced sodium chicken stock
4 cups water
1 onion coarsely chopped
1 carrot coarsely chopped
1 celery stalk coarsely chopped
1 bay leaf dried
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup long-grain rice
6 ounces chard white stalks removed and leaves thinly sliced
1 lemon juiced
bread rolls Crusty, to serve

1
Place stock, water, onion, carrot, celery and bay leaf in a large saucepan on high heat. Bring to a boil. Add chicken and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 mins or until cooked through. Using a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a plate. Cool slightly, then shred.
2
Strain cooking liquid through a fine sieve into a clean saucepan. Discard solids. Bring liquid to a boil on high heat. Add rice and reduce heat to medium. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 mins or until rice is tender. Add chard, lemon juice and shredded chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 mins or until heated through and chard is wilted. Season. Serve soup with crusty bread.

698

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

112

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups reduced sodium chicken stock, 4 cups water, 1 onion coarsely chopped, 1 carrot coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Lemon Chicken Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon Chicken Soup

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