Nourishing Chicken Soup with Ginger and Lemon Zest

This nourishing chicken soup is infused with invigorating ginger and zesty lemon, perfect for uplifting your spirits and soothing your soul.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Soup Base

6 cups Chicken Broth Opt for low-sodium broth
2 cups Water Adjust for thickness
1 pound Chicken Thighs Bone-in, skin-on recommended

Veggies

1 medium Onion Chopped
4 cloves Garlic Minced
1 tablespoon Ginger Fresh, grated
2-3 cups Optional Vegetables Celery, carrots, or mushrooms

Finish

1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Add to taste
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper
to taste Red Pepper Flakes Optional
1 tablespoon Sesame Oil For drizzling before serving

Optional Add-ins

1 cup Rice Cook separately
1 cup Quinoa Cook separately
1 cup Pasta Cook separately

Equipment

large pot

Method

Instructions

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger for 3–5 minutes.
Increase heat to medium-high and sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 6–8 minutes.
Pour in chicken broth and water, scrape bottom of the pot, and bring to a simmer. Cover and reduce heat for 20 minutes.
Add optional vegetables in the last 10 minutes of simmering.
Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot.
Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning. Simmer for an additional 3 minutes.
Serve hot, drizzled with sesame oil, and over your choice of rice, quinoa, or pasta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Fresh ingredients yield the best flavor. Customize the vegetables and season gradually according to taste.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!