Chicken Vermicelli Soup

Chicken Vermicelli Soup is a fragrant and comforting Lebanese dish, featuring tender chicken and delicate vermicelli noodles simmered in a spiced broth. This soup is perfect for warming up on a chilly day or serving as a light meal.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 200 grams, diced
• Vermicelli noodles - 50 grams
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Carrot - 1 small, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Chicken broth - 1 liter
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery, and sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the diced chicken breast to the pot and cook until the chicken is browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Stir in the cinnamon, salt, and black pepper, and cook for an additional minute.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
5. Add the vermicelli noodles to the pot and continue simmering for another 5 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
7. Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 720 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 1 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains fiber and vitamins from vegetables, promoting digestive health.

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