Lightened up Lemon-Chicken Velvet Soup Recipe

Name: Lightened up Lemon-Chicken Velvet Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon reduced fat margarine; 2 tablespoons white whole wheat flour (or regular flour); 2 ½ cups fat-free chicken broth; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced; 9 ounces sugar snap peas; 2 tablespoons minced parsley; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 2 tablespoons fat free cream cheese; ½ teaspoon salt (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Spray treat a medium soup pot with non-stick cooking spray, and heat over medium.
2
Add chicken and cook until no longer pink.
3
Remove and keep warm.
4
In the same pot, melt margarine.
5
Stir in flour, and then slowly add chicken broth, stirring out the flour chunks.
6
Add lemon juice.
7
Bring to a boil, cook for 1-2 minutes.
8
Stir in the chicken, peas, parsley, optional salt, and lemon peel.
9
Cook 5-7 minutes, until chicken is heated through and peas are starting to tender.
10
Reduce heat and add milk.
11
Heat for 2-3 minutes, and add cream cheese.
12
Heat through and stir until cream cheese is melted.
13
Do not boil.

739

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon reduced fat margarine, 2 tablespoons white whole wheat flour (or regular flour), 2 ½ cups fat-free chicken broth, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Lightened up Lemon-Chicken Velvet 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lightened up Lemon-Chicken Velvet Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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