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Lemon Spinach + Chicken Soup

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: LUNCH, soup + stew + chili
Cuisine: American, healthy, kids
Calories:
Author: Dani Spies

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 carrots diced
  • 3 celery diced
  • 2 lemons zested and juiced
  • 3-4 cups baby spinach
  • 1.5 cups shredded chicken
  • 2 qt. chicken stock
  • 2 c. cooked couscous
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add in the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and lemon zest and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the veggies are slightly tender (about 6 minutes) and then add in the chicken, spinach, scallions, lemon juice and chicken stock.
  • Turn the heat up and let everything come to a boil and then turn off the heat.
  • Place a scoop of couscous in the bottom of you bowl and then ladle the soup over the top. Finish with a few extra scallions and some lemon zest and enjoy!

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