Lemon-Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Lemon-Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts; 2 large onions, chopped; 5 celery ribs, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 (1-lb.) package carrots, sliced; 4 teaspoons lemon zest; 2 bay leaves; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; Toppings: cooked barley, cooked green beans, lemon slices

Servings: persons

6 skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts
2 large onions, chopped
5 celery ribs, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 (1-lb.) package carrots, sliced
4 teaspoons lemon zest
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
Toppings: cooked barley, cooked green beans, lemon slices

1
Bring chicken and water to cover to a boil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low, and simmer 1 hour.
2
Remove chicken, reserving liquid, and let cool 15 minutes. Shred chicken.
3
Pour reserved cooking liquid through a wire-mesh strainer into a bowl, discarding solids; wipe Dutch oven clean. Add water to cooking liquid to equal 10 cups.
4
Saute onion, celery, and garlic in hot oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes or until tender. Add shredded chicken, cooking liquid, carrots, and next 3 ingredients. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook 20 minutes or until carrots are tender. Add parsley. Serve with desired toppings.

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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: 6 skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts, 2 large onions, chopped, 5 celery ribs, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 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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