Easy Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Soup
Make this easy Mediterranean lemon chicken soup with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and a zesty lemon broth. Ready in under an hour for a wholesome meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
6 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink on the outside.
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes until chicken is tender.
Reduce heat to low. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For a thicker soup, you can add 1/2 cup of orzo pasta during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Adjust lemon juice to taste.