40-Minute Lemon Butter Chicken Soup Bowl That Heals
A comforting and healthy Lemon Butter Chicken Soup Bowl packed with immune-boosting ingredients. Perfect for colds, weight loss, or a quick keto-friendly 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 Calorie
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a pot over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in garlic, onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, add lemon juice, zest, thyme, and black pepper.
- Simmer for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Season with salt and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For keto: Omit carrots and add more leafy greens.
- For weight loss: Reduce butter to 1 tbsp and use lean chicken.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
- Add ginger for extra anti-inflammatory benefits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg