Whole30 Lemon Chicken Soup

Brighten your table and your tastebuds with this Whole30 Lemon Chicken Soup, a wholesome, flavorful dish perfect for a comforting yet clean-eating meal. Packed with tender shredded chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a zesty burst of fresh lemon juice and zest, this soup is both nourishing and invigorating. Infused with fragrant garlic, thyme, and bay leaves, every spoonful delivers layers of rich aromatics. Ready in just 45 minutes, this low-carb, dairy-free recipe makes for a satisfying lunch or dinner that’s entirely Whole30-compliant and family-friendly. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s the ultimate balance of cozy and refreshing flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 0.5 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften.

Step 3

Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine. Increase the heat to bring the soup to a boil.

Step 5

Add the chicken breasts to the boiling broth, making sure they are fully submerged. Add bay leaves and fresh thyme.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pot. Cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.

Step 7

Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside on a cutting board to cool slightly.

Step 8

While the chicken cools, add the lemon juice and lemon zest to the soup. Stir in salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Once cooled, shred the chicken using two forks and return the shredded chicken to the pot.

Step 10

Simmer the soup for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 11

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Step 12

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3537.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2102.5

Total Fat 62.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 771.1mg	0%
Sodium 7758.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.6g	0%
Total Sugars 24.0g
Protein 314.7g	0%

Vitamin D 9.1IU	0%
Calcium 600.5mg	0%
Iron 18.9mg	0%
Potassium 5864.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.3%

Protein: 61.3%

Carbs: 11.4%