Lemon Chicken Soup

By krystallondon

This simple soup is fresh tasting and comforting, good for a cool evening or for when you have a cold.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp white pepper
• 1/2 cup long-grain rice
• 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
• 4 cups Chicken Stock
• 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 2 cups frozen baby peas
• 2 tbsp lemon juice

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. In large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add rice and thyme; cook and stir 3 minutes longer.

2. Add Stock and zest; bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer 10 minutes, then add chicken. Simmer 10-12 minutes longer, until chicken is cooked.

3. Add peas and lemon juice; heat through until soup is hot, but do not simmer. Serve immediately.

Nutrients per serving
466.03 Calories, 13.33 g fat (2.71 g saturated) 41.61 g carbohydrates, 585.33 mg sodium