Ginger Lemon Chicken Soup
A comforting and nutritious soup made with ginger, lemon, and chicken, perfect for warming up on a cold day or soothing when feeling under the weather.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 piece onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cups chicken broth Homemade broth can enhance flavor.
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Rotisserie chicken can be used.
- 1 piece lemon, juiced
- 2 pieces carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- to taste Salt and pepper
- for garnish Fresh parsley
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for about 1 minute until they are fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil.
- Add the sliced carrots and celery, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and lemon juice, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before enjoying.
Notes
This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Consider adding spices like turmeric or cumin for varied flavor. For a creamier texture, whisk in coconut milk or cream just before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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