How do I cook a zesty lemon chicken soup?

Brighten your day with our zesty Lemon Chicken Soup recipe! It's like a burst of sunshine in a bowl, with a tangy twist.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I cook a zesty Lemon Chicken Soup. Items include: Chicken breasts Onion Carrots Celery stalks Chicken broth Lemons Dried thyme Salt and pepper Fresh parsley

Chicken breasts 2 boneless, skinless
Onion 1 (diced)
Carrots 3 (peeled and sliced)
Celery stalks 3 (sliced)
Chicken broth 4 cups
Lemons 2 (juiced)
Dried thyme 1 teaspoon
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish

Take note
Be careful when handling hot liquids and sharp knives. Make sure to wash your hands and utensils thoroughly before and after handling raw chicken.

1

Prep the ingredients

Gather all the ingredients needed for the recipe. You'll need 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 onion (diced), 3 carrots (peeled and sliced), 3 celery stalks (sliced), 4 cups of chicken broth, juice of 2 lemons, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, salt and pepper to taste, and fresh parsley for garnish.

2

Cook the chicken

Place the chicken breasts in a pot of boiling water and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Once done, remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Shred the chicken using forks or your hands, and set it aside.

3

Saute the vegetables

In a large pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery stalks. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften.

4

Add the chicken broth

Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

5

Add the shredded chicken and lemon juice

Add the shredded chicken and lemon juice to the pot. Stir well to combine. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes to heat the chicken through.

6

Season to taste

Season the soup with dried thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference. Remember, you can always add more, but you can't take it out!

7

Serve and garnish

Ladle the zesty Lemon Chicken Soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. The vibrant green color of the parsley will add a pop of freshness to your soup. Serve hot and enjoy!