Best 13 Quick Lemon Chicken Soup Recipes

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In today's fast-paced world, many individuals struggle to find the time to prepare elaborate meals. However, maintaining a healthy lifestyle remains crucial. This article aims to provide a solution with a collection of quick and easy recipes for lemon chicken soup. These recipes cater to individuals seeking a nutritious and delicious soup option that can be prepared in a matter of minutes. From classic lemon chicken soup to variations featuring unique ingredients and flavors, this article offers a selection of recipes suitable for various tastes and dietary preferences.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMON CHICKEN SOUP



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"For years, I made Greek chicken soup from scratch," remarks Joan Fotopoulos of Turah, Montana. "My daughter created this super-simple version that she and her family can enjoy when time's short. Lemon juice gives it a bright, fresh flavor."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4-5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (11-1/2 ounces) condensed chicken with rice soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2-1/4 cups water
1 cup diced cooked chicken, optional
1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Pepper to taste
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine soups and water; cook until heated through. Add the chicken if desired. Stir in lemon juice and pepper. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 949mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GREEK LEMON CHICKEN SOUP



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This soup is perfect as an introduction to a full Greek meal, or a hearty bowlful for a meal in itself. Serve with fresh pita triangles, and you'll be sure to please your guests!!

Provided by Shelley Ross

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes     Chicken and Rice Soup Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 cups chicken broth
½ cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup shredded carrots
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
6 tablespoons chicken soup base
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ cup margarine
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cooked white rice
1 cup diced, cooked chicken meat
16 slices lemon
8 egg yolks

Steps:

  • In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, lemon juice, carrots, onions, celery, soup base, and white pepper. Bring to a boil on high, then simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Blend the butter and the flour together. Then gradually add it to the soup mixture. Simmer for 10 minutes more, stirring frequently.
  • Meanwhile, beat the egg yolks until light in color. Gradually add some of the hot soup to the egg yolks, stirring constantly. Return the egg mixture to the soup pot and heat through. Add the rice and chicken. Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 110.3 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 1236.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

LEMON CHICKEN SOUP RECIPE



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Can any other recipe compare to the healing power of a warm bowl of chicken soup? It might just be the original comfort food.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Time 4h30m

Yield Serves 9

Number Of Ingredients 11

9 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 cups shredded cooked chicken (from 1 rotisserie chicken)
¾ cup chopped sweet onion (1 small onion)
¾ cup thinly sliced peeled carrots (2 large carrots)
½ cup thinly sliced celery (3 celery stalks)
½ cup dry white wine
2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
8 ounces uncooked orzo pasta
¾ cup frozen English peas, thawed
¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon lemon zest plus ¼ cup fresh juice (from 2 lemons)

Steps:

  • Combine broth, chicken, onion, carrots, celery, wine, and salt in a 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW until vegetables are tender, about 4 hours.
  • Increase heat to HIGH, and stir in orzo. Cover and cook until orzo is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in peas, parsley, zest, and juice.

QUICK GREEK LEMON CHICKEN SOUP



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Provided by Kelly Senyei

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

7 cups low sodium or unsalted chicken stock
2 (10.5-oz) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon zest
3/4 cup uncooked orzo, pearl couscous or white rice
3 cups diced cooked chicken
Dill, for garnishing

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot set over medium heat, whisk together the chicken stock, cream of chicken soup, lemon juice and lemon zest.
  • Stir in the orzo and chicken then bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and cook it until the orzo is tender and the soup is warmed through, about 8 minutes. (See Kelly's Note.) Taste and season the soup with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the soup garnished with fresh dill and a sprinkle of freshly grated lemon zest (optional).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 113 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMON CHICKEN SOUP



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Provided by Claire Robinson

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large head garlic, cut in 1/2 horizontally through cloves
6 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, plus thin slices for garnishing
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves, plus more for garnishing
Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, preferably organic, cut into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Put the garlic halves, cut side down, on a sheet of aluminum foil on a rimmed baking sheet. Add 2 tablespoons chicken stock and wrap the foil around the garlic, keeping the cut sides flat on the sheet tray. Roast until the garlic is very soft, about 30 minutes. Remove the garlic from the oven and let stand until cool enough to handle.
  • Squeeze the soft garlic from the head with your fingers into a large saucepan. Whisk in 1 cup of the stock to loosen the garlic paste and put the pot over medium-high heat. Add the remaining stock, lemon juice, and chopped tarragon; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and add the chicken. Cover and cook until the chicken is just cooked through, about 9 to 12 minutes.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with thin slices of lemon and a sprinkle of fresh tarragon leaves.

GREEK LEMON CHICKEN SOUP



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups chicken stock
1 small carrot, halved
1 stalk celery, halved
1 sprig dill, plus sprigs for garnish
1 shallot, halved
Kosher salt
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 6 ounces)
1/3 rounded cup orzo
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the chicken stock with 4 cups water, the carrot, celery, dill, shallot and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breast, lower the heat to a bare simmer, and cook, turning occasionally, until just cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer the breast to a plate. Remove the carrot, celery, dill and shallot from the broth, and discard.
  • Raise the heat to a brisk simmer. Add the orzo to the broth and simmer until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Meanwhile, shred the chicken.
  • Whisk the eggs with the lemon juice in a medium bowl. When the orzo is cooked, slowly ladle about 1/2 cup of the hot broth into the egg mixture while whisking constantly. Pour back into the saucepan and cook, whisking occasionally, just until the broth returns to a simmer, about 2 minutes. Turn off the heat, add the shredded chicken, and season with salt.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with dill.

LEMONY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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This isn't Grandma's chicken soup, but it is comforting. The lemon juice gives this easy soup enough zip to make it interesting. -Bill Hilbrich, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 medium carrot, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 cup fresh or frozen peas
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 cups uncooked medium egg noodles
1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, saute onion in oil and butter until tender. Add chicken; cook and stir until chicken is lightly browned and meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the broth, carrot, peas and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the noodles. Cover and simmer until noodles are tender, 8-10 minutes. Stir in lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 949mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

LEMON CHICKEN RICE SOUP



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I got this recipe from a friend, who served it to me one chilly night. It is very much a "comfort food" for me and quite easy to make with leftover chicken. When you are adding the eggs, be careful to add them very slowly and make sure the soup is not too hot, otherwise your eggs will split. I find it helps to take the soup off the burner for a few minutes before adding the eggs. You should end up with a smooth cream-like base to your soup, not broken eggy bits like in egg drop soup.

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 cups chicken broth
1 chicken bouillon cube
1/3 cup rice, uncooked
1/3 cup carrot, diced
1/3 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1 cup chicken, cubed and cooked
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
3 eggs
3 tablespoons lemon juice
salt and pepper
lemon slice (optional)
sliced green onions or parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine chicken broth, bouillon cube, rice, carrots, celery and onion.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes or until rice and vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in chicken.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Then, in a small saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour until smooth.
  • Gradually add 2 cups of broth mixture, cook until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
  • In a small bowl, beat the eggs until frothy.
  • Gradually beat lemon juice and 2 cups thickened broth into the large pot of soup.
  • Very slowly add egg mixture into the soup, stirring constantly. Do not do this if your soup is boiling or very hot or your eggs will split. You may want to take the soup off the burner for a few minutes before you add the eggs.
  • Heat gently until soup thickens enough to coat a spoon-- do not boil!
  • Add salt and pepper to taste, garnish with lemon.

CHICKEN SOUP WITH LEMON



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Bulgur is just one grain you can add to this lemony soup; quinoa or rice, which is traditional, work equally well. If you use all of the shredded chicken called for in this recipe (you don't have to), the soup becomes much like a stew. Make the broth the day before; after it chills overnight in the refrigerator, skim the fat from the surface.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, project, soups and stews, main course

Time 1h45m

Yield Serves six generously

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds chicken, cut up
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, quartered
6 large garlic cloves, 4 peeled and crushed, 2 minced or sliced
A bouquet garni made with 1 bay leaf, a couple of sprigs of thyme and a couple of sprigs of parsley
2 1/2 quarts water
10 peppercorns
Salt to taste
1 pound leeks (3 medium or 2 large), white and light green parts only, cleaned and sliced thin
2/3 cup bulgur
Juice of 2 large lemons
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, tarragon, chives or cilantro

Steps:

  • If possible, do this step a day ahead. Combine the chicken, carrots, onion, crushed garlic cloves, bouquet garni, water and peppercorns in a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Bring to a simmer. Skim off any foam, add salt to taste, cover partially and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Using tongs, remove the chicken breasts and wings and place in a bowl. Simmer the legs and thighs for another 10 minutes and remove. When cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bones, discard the skin and return the bones to the pot. Continue to simmer the bones for another 30 minutes. Shred the chicken, and refrigerate it in a covered bowl.
  • Pour the broth through a cheesecloth-lined strainer into a large bowl. Refrigerate overnight. The next day, skim off the fat that has congealed on the surface of the broth and discard.
  • Return the broth to the soup pot. Add the remaining garlic and leeks, bulgur and salt to taste. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes until the grains are tender. Taste and adjust salt. Shortly before serving, stir as much of the chicken as you'd like into the soup (use the remaining chicken for salads). Stir in the lemon juice and herbs, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 619, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 46 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 1820 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

QUICK LEMON CHICKEN SOUP



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This is not Gramma's chicken soup, but it does provide comfort food fairly quickly to someone suffering from a cold. The lemon juice added to the bowl will add just enough tang to make it interesting enough to eat all of the soup.

Provided by Bill Hilbrich

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small onion, cut in 1/2 inch pieces
1 carrot, washed,but not peeled and cut into penny size rounds
1 clove garlic, crushed and diced
1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
1 teaspoon basil
2 (15 ounce) cans chicken stock
2 cups dry pasta (I like flat noodles)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium size pan, melt the butter in the oil and then saute onions until transparent.
  • Add garlic and the chicken.
  • Stir until meat turns white.
  • Add carrots, basil, and chicken stock, and simmer for 30 minutes or until the carrots are tender.
  • Add pasta and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
  • After the soup has been poured into a bowl, add one tablespoon of lemon juice to each serving.

LEMON CHICKEN SOUP



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Use up your leftover roast chicken to make this moreish lemon chicken soup. With added risotto rice, it's a healthy and filling dinner for four

Provided by Liberty Mendez

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tbsp rapeseed oil
2 large leeks, halved, washed and finely sliced
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
1.5 litres low-salt chicken stock
100g risotto rice
300g leftover roast chicken, shredded and skin removed
2 eggs, whisked
2 lemons, juiced
¼ pack dill, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the leeks and celery, and fry for 8-10 mins until softened. Stir in the chicken stock and bring to the boil, add the rice and chicken, turn down the heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 mins until the rice is cooked through, stirring occasionally.
  • Take off the heat and leave to cool slightly for 10-15 mins (so the eggs don't scramble), and rapidly whisk in the eggs and lemon juice until the mixture looks creamy. Serve in bowls and top with dill, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

VELVETY LEMON CHICKEN SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Citrus     Dairy     Poultry     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Winter     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 4 1/2 cups, serving 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lemon
2 chicken breast halves with skin and bones (about 3/4 pound)
2 3/4 cups chicken broth
10 snow pea pods
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves

Steps:

  • With a vegetable peeler remove two 2-inch-long strips zest from lemon and squeeze 1 teaspoon juice into a small cup. In a small saucepan simmer chicken and zest in broth, covered, 20 minutes, or until chicken is just cooked through. Transfer chicken to a bowl and pour broth through a sieve into a 4-cup measuring cup. Chill chicken until it is cool.
  • While chicken is cooling, trim snow peas and cut diagonally into thin slivers. In a 2-quart saucepan heat butter over moderately low heat until foam subsides and stir in flour. Cook roux, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Add broth and cream in a stream, whisking, and simmer, whisking, 2 minutes, or until soup thickens slightly. Remove pan from heat.
  • When chicken is cool enough to handle, discard skin and bones and cut chicken into thin strips. Add chicken and snow peas to soup and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 minute, or until peas are crisp-tender. Stir in lemon juice, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.

SLOW-COOKER LEMONY CHICKEN SOUP



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This lemony, herbal take on chicken soup highlights produce, but the basic technique is useful any time you want chicken soup with minimum effort. Slow-cooking chicken in stock creates a richly flavored, double-concentrated stock. Homemade stock is ideal, but you can also use your favorite store-bought stock. Stock concentrate paste like Better Than Bouillon is particularly good because it is natural-tasting, cost-effective and keeps in the fridge for a very long time. (Check the jar for how to reconstitute the paste. For this soup, no need to use boiling water; tap water works fine.) This recipe is flexible: If peas and asparagus aren't available, substitute two cups of quick-cooking vegetables, like fresh or frozen corn, baby spinach or arugula, or thinly sliced zucchini. Instead of tortellini, you can add an equivalent amount of cooked pasta or grains.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 7h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 cups chicken stock or broth
1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise then thinly sliced crosswise (about 2 cups)
2 carrots, sliced about 1/2-inch thick
2 celery stalks, sliced about 1/2-inch thick
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Black pepper and kosher salt
1 lemon, juiced (2 to 3 tablespoons)
1 cup sliced asparagus (about 12 ounces, trimmed and sliced 1/2-inch thick)
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
9 ounces refrigerated spinach-cheese tortellini (optional; see Tip)
1/2 cup chopped soft fresh herbs, such as dill, mint, tarragon, parsley, chives or a mixture

Steps:

  • In a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, combine the stock, chicken, leeks, carrots, celery, garlic, red-pepper flakes, onion powder and several generous grinds of black pepper. Add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt if using salted stock, 1 teaspoon kosher salt if using low-sodium stock or 2 teaspoons kosher salt if using unsalted stock. Cover and cook on low until the chicken and vegetables are very tender, about 7 hours.
  • Increase the heat to high. Using two forks, tear apart the chicken into bite-size pieces. Add the lemon juice, asparagus, peas and tortellini, if using, to the soup. Cover and cook until the vegetables are tender to crisp-tender, and the tortellini is cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in the herbs; season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls to serve.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth instead of store-bought.
  • If you don't have fresh lemon juice, you can use bottled lemon juice. Just be sure to use 100% lemon juice, not lemon-flavored juice.
  • You can add other vegetables to this soup, such as diced carrots, celery, or zucchini.
  • If you want a thicker soup, you can add a cornstarch slurry. To make a cornstarch slurry, mix together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water until smooth. Then, add the slurry to the soup and cook until thickened.
  • Serve this soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

This quick lemon chicken soup is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its bright and tangy flavor, this soup is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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