Chicken Soup with Dill
A comforting and flavorful chicken soup infused with fresh dill and lemon, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Base ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped ((about 1/2 cup))
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped ((about 1 cup))
- 2 stalks celery, diced ((about 1 cup))
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt (plus more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger ((or minced))
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ((about 1 medium lemon))
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot, then sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add salt, pepper, garlic, and ginger; cook for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth, add chicken breasts, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred with forks, then return to the pot and heat through for 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in dill and lemon juice, season with additional salt if needed, and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, garnish with additional dill or lemon slices.