Description
This refreshing Lemon Chicken Soup with Rice and Peas is a light yet satisfying dish perfect for any season. Featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, vibrant peas, and a bright splash of fresh lemon juice, this soup combines comforting flavors with a tangy twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into small pieces
- ⅔ cup long grain rice
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce, or to taste
- 1 cup peas, frozen or canned
- 2 tablespoons chives or dill, for garnish
Instructions
- In a soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté gently without browning until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
- Add the small pieces of chicken breast to the pot. Cook for about 3 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink on the outside.
- Pour in the rice, chicken broth, and water. Season the soup with salt and black pepper to your preference. Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and hot sauce. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Stir in the peas and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove the soup from heat. Ladle into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped chives or dill. Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
- Fresh herbs enhance the flavor.
- This soup is versatile; feel free to add other vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Lemon Chicken Rice Soup