A white ceramic bowl filled with golden broth and tender shredded chicken, speckled with vibrant green arugula and lemon slices. Garnished with a sprig of fresh dill on top.

Lemony Chicken and Arugula Soup

Name: Lemony Chicken and Arugula Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh arugula; 1 large large chicken breast; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 small small onion diced; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 large large carrot sliced; half lemon thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon dill chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

Warm, comforting chicken soup with a citrusy twist.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 35 minutes

Style American

Technique Simmering

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily recipe · April 07, 2024

A little about this dish

This unique American-inspired soup makes a hero out of seasonal greens and embraces the peppery spark of arugula. This recipe takes a classic chicken soup and adds a twist with vibrant arugula and a hint of lemon for freshness.

Ingredients (for 2)

Fresh arugula — 2 cups
Large chicken breast — 1 large
Chicken broth — 4 cups
Small onion — 1 small — diced
Garlic — 2 cloves — minced
Large carrot — 1 large — sliced
Lemon — half — thinly sliced
Dill — 1 tablespoon — chopped
Olive oil — 1 tablespoon
Salt — to taste
Black pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🍲, 🧅, 🧄

Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Saute the diced onion and minced garlic until they are soft and aromatic.
Step 2 — 🐔, 🔥, 🍲

Add the chicken breast to the pot and lightly brown it on both sides.
Step 3 — 🍲, 🥘, 🔥

Pour the chicken broth into the pot and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer until the chicken is fully cooked.
Step 4 — 🐔, ❄️, 🍗

Remove the chicken from the pot, let it cool, then shred it into pieces.
Step 5 — 🥕, 🍲, 🔥

Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Add the sliced carrot and simmer until the carrot is tender.
Step 6 — 🍃, 🥄, 🍲

Stir in the arugula and let it wilt slightly in the hot soup.
Step 7 — 🧂, 🍋, 🥣

Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and chopped dill according to taste. Add a couple of thin lemon slices for a tangy flavor and serve the soup hot.

A final fox tip

You can easily swap out arugula for other greens like spinach or kale if preferred. For vegetarians, substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth and replace the chicken with cannellini beans or tofu. Involve your kids by letting them help with shredding the chicken, and they'll likely be more excited to eat their greens!