Lemon Chicken Soup

This Lemon Chicken Soup is a refreshing and light Greek dish, perfect for a healthy supper. Bursting with zesty lemon flavor and nutritious ingredients, it warms the soul while nourishing the body.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Onion - 1 medium, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Chicken broth - 500 ml
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh dill - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Spinach - 100 grams, fresh

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and add them to the pot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink.
3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Stir in the lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper. Add the spinach and cook until just wilted, about 2 minutes.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with additional dill if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 18 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 480 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from vegetables and herbs.

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