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A delicious bowl of chicken soup with spring vegetables, fresh basil, and a slice of lemon on a rustic wooden table.
Alyssa

Chicken Soup with Spring Veggies

Light and deliciously flavorful chicken soup with spring veggies and a kiss of lemon, perfect for a cozy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 417

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 leek, quartered and sliced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced small
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence
  • 4 cups warm chicken stock/broth
  • 1 cup fresh English peas (or frozen peas)
  • 1 cup baby zucchini, small dice
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1/4 cup chopped, fresh basil leaves
  • 4 lemon wedges, garnish

Method
 

  1. Place a medium-large soup pot over medium heat, and add in the butter and olive oil until melted. Add in the sliced leek and diced carrots, and sweat for about 3-5 minutes, or until slightly tender and the leeks are becoming translucent.
  2. Add in the garlic, and once aromatic, add a pinch or two of salt and pepper, and the Herbes de Provence; stir to combine.
  3. Next, add in the warm chicken stock/broth and bring to a gentle simmer; cover partially with a lid, and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until carrots are tender.
  4. Turn off the heat and add in the English peas, diced baby zucchini, shredded or cubed chicken, lemon zest, and lemon juice; stir to combine and let the peas/zucchini cook in the hot stock for about 3-4 minutes.
  5. To serve, add about 1/2 cup of cooked quinoa to a bowl, and ladle the soup with the veggies and chicken over top. Sprinkle with fresh basil and squeeze additional lemon juice from the lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

Enjoy this light and healthy chicken soup!