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Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Soup

Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Soup is so delicious, it's like receiving a big wonderful hug.  It just brings sense back to life.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Soup
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 230kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 Chicken breasts Cooked and shredded
  • 1/2 Cup Celery Chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Carrots Chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Onion Chopped
  • 2 Lemons Juiced
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 4 Cups Chicken Broth Low sodium
  • 1/4 Cup Basil leaves

Instructions

  • In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium high heat.  Add chicken and sear on all sides, about 2-3 minutes, and removed to a dish.
  • To soup pot add celery, carrots and onions.  Cook 4-5 minutes, until the vegetables just begin to have a slight caramelization.
  • Add lemon juice, salt, pepper and stir. Add the chicken.
  • Add in the chicken broth and turn heat down to medium low and allow to simmer 25 minutes. Finish with the basil leaves. 

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 370mg | Potassium: 808mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2845IU | Vitamin C: 33.1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1.3mg