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Lemon Chicken Vegetable Soup

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Ingredients

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Lemon Chicken Vegetable Soup

1 tbsp olive oil

1 onionchopped

2 stalks celerychopped

2 carrotschopped

3 cloves garlicminced

8 cups chicken broth

2 boneless skinless chicken breastsseasoned with salt and pepper

1 bay leaf

1 sprig thymeor 1 teaspoon dried thyme

2 ½ ounces baby spinach

1 lemonjuiced

salt and black pepperto taste

Heat the oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more. Add the chicken stock, chicken breasts, herbs and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 165 degrees.

Remove the pot from heat and transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting board. Shred or cut the chicken into bite sized pieces and place back in the pot. Add the spinach, lemon juice and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Poach Chicken Separately for Perfect Texture 🍗
Poach boneless chicken breasts in a separate pot of salted water for 12-15 minutes, then shred or cube them before adding to the soup. This prevents overcooking and ensures tender, moist chicken that won't become stringy or dry.
Build Deep Flavor with Aromatics 🧅
Sauté diced onion, celery, and carrots in olive oil for 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant before adding broth. This crucial step develops a rich flavor foundation that elevates the entire soup's taste profile.
Add Lemon at the End for Maximum Brightness 🍋
Reserve fresh lemon juice and zest to stir in during the final 2 minutes of cooking instead of at the beginning. Heat breaks down the delicate citrus notes, so adding it last preserves that vibrant, fresh flavor that defines this soup.
Wilt Spinach Last for Perfect Texture 🌿
Add baby spinach in the final minute and stir gently until just wilted to maintain its tender texture and bright green color. Overcooking spinach turns it dark and mushy, diminishing the soup's visual appeal and nutritional value.
Use a Bay Leaf and Thyme Bundle for Easy Removal 🌾
Tie fresh thyme sprigs and the bay leaf together with kitchen twine or place them in a muslin sachet for effortless removal before serving. This prevents loose herb debris in the final dish while allowing full infusion of their aromatic flavors into the broth.