Low Sodium Lemon Chicken Soup
Brighten up your mealtime with this Low Sodium Lemon Chicken Soup—a healthy, hearty dish that’s big on flavor and easy on the salt! This comforting recipe features tender, shredded chicken simmered in a rich, aromatic broth made with low sodium chicken stock, fresh vegetables, and a delightful burst of citrusy lemon juice and zest. Perfectly seasoned with dried thyme, black pepper, and fresh parsley, it’s a bowl of wholesome goodness that comes together in just 45 minutes. Whether you’re looking for a nourishing option for a cold day or a lighter low-sodium alternative to traditional chicken soup, this recipe delivers on taste without compromising your health goals. Serve it steaming hot for a satisfying, feel-good meal your whole family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 2 medium Carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 Celery stalks, sliced
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups Low sodium chicken broth
- 2 Bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the carrots, celery, and garlic, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly.
Pour in the low sodium chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Add the boneless chicken breasts into the simmering broth, along with bay leaves, dried thyme, and black pepper.
Allow the soup to simmer gently for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Remove the cooked chicken from the pot and shred using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh parsley.
Let the soup simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to blend the flavors.
Remove the bay leaves before serving.
Serve hot, and enjoy your flavorful, low-sodium lemon chicken soup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1259 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.8 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 3932 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.6 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.2 g | ||
| Protein | 166.6 g | 333% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 488 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 4066 mg | 87% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
