Description
A vibrant and healing soup that combines the zesty brightness of fresh lemon with the spicy warmth of ginger and tender chicken. Perfect for boosting immunity and warming the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove chicken and sauté onion, carrots, and celery in the same pot until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 60 seconds until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pot with a bit of broth, scraping up the brown bits from the bottom.
- Add the remaining broth and return the chicken to the pot; simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove chicken to shred, then stir lemon juice and zest into the broth.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot and season with salt and pepper.