Creamy Herb Lemon Chicken Soup: A 40-Minute Comfort Miracle
A comforting and nutritious creamy herb lemon chicken soup packed with immune-boosting ingredients. Perfect for cold weather or when you need a healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk for keto
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add chicken breasts, broth, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream (or coconut milk), lemon juice, and zest. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a keto version, use coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
- To reduce calories, skip the cream and add a splash of almond milk.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg