Quick Light N Lemony Soup
Brighten up your mealtime with Quick Light N Lemony Soup—a zesty, wholesome dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or a refreshing lunch. Bursting with vibrant flavors from freshly squeezed lemon juice, aromatic dill, and tender baby spinach, this comforting soup strikes the perfect balance between light and satisfying. Packed with simple, nourishing ingredients like sautéed vegetables, hearty broth, and optional shredded rotisserie chicken, it comes together in just 30 minutes with minimal effort. Whether you’re craving a healthy appetizer or a full meal, this 4-serving soup delivers a citrusy twist on classic comfort food that’ll leave everyone delighted.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, sliced
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 0.25 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the sliced carrots and celery to the pot and sauté for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and let the soup cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the carrots and celery are tender.
Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, baby spinach, and shredded chicken (if using). Let the soup cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the spinach has wilted and the chicken is warmed through.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh dill if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
904 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.2 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 144 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 7397 mg | 322% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.8 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.5 g | ||
| Protein | 52.8 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 248 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1657 mg | 35% | |
*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.
