40-Minute Lemon Basil Chicken Soup
A comforting and revitalizing chicken soup infused with zesty lemon and fresh basil, perfect for any day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add garlic, onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes, until the onions become translucent and fragrant.
- Cook the diced chicken, stirring occasionally, until it is no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a rolling boil.
- Simmer the soup on low heat for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Add the lemon juice, fresh basil, salt, black pepper, and turmeric. Simmer for another 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
This soup gets better the next day! Pair with crusty bread or a light salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg