Chicken noodle soup with lemon… Is there a better combo? Seriously, no matter how many different soups I try I’m always coming back to the classics. That includes this lemon chicken soup recipe; it’s perfect for fall and winter… Or anytime you want a easy, warm, and tasty meal.
Unlike your store bought variety, this chicken soup has bold flavours like fresh lemon juice and dill. If you know me, you’d know dill is one of my all time favourite herbs – and it really brings out the chicken and lemon tastes in this soup recipe.
I’m hungry again just thinking about it!
Quick and Easy Weeknight Chicken Noodle Soup With Lemon
There’s nothing more frustrating to me than a soup recipe that takes forever to make. I mean I like a good long simmered soup as much as the next person, but when I have a hankering for something warm for dinner I don’t always have hours to spare.
Ditto for cutting up a bunch of needy ingredients – this one uses just a few. You might even have all or most of these ingredients on hand!
Altogether this soup only takes about 30 minutes to whip up. So easy for lunch or dinner! (And healthy too.)
FAQs
Can I double the recipe?
Definitely, just make sure you don’t overcrowd your pot and everything is cooked through.
How many people does this recipe serve?
It makes about four cups, which can serve 2-4 people depending on how much everyone eats.
How to store leftover soup?
Leftover soup will last about 3 days in the fridge. Or you can put it in a freezer safe container and keep in in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
Can I change the pasta?
Yes, but only for hard pastas that as similar to orzo. You don’t want to absorb too much of the broth during cooking or your pasta to get too soggy.
Lemon Chicken Noodle Soup
This lemon chicken noodle soup is the perfect way to warm up on a cool day. Even better, it can be made in 30 minutes for an easy dinner idea!
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 carrots, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 small chicken breast
4 cups chicken broth
¼ cup orzo
Salt and pepper to taste
1 juice of lemon
A handful of fresh dill
½ tsp oregano
½ tsp parsley
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large pot and cook the onion and garlic for 3-5 minutes over medium heat until translucent.
Add the diced vegetables and cook for about 5 minutes. Then add the chicken breasts and then broth over everything.
Reduce the heat to low and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the chicken breasts are cooked through.
Remove the chicken breasts from the soup and cut them up.
Cook orzo in broth for about 10 minutes. Add the chicken back to the pot after shredding it with two forks.
Stir in the fresh dill and seasonings. Serve immediately, with some extra fresh dill and lemon juice on top!
Ever get tired of eating the same thing every night and want to try something new? Well this Thai coconut soup is probably the exact recipe you’re looking for – especially if you want something warm and cozy, easy to make, and so so delicious.
The trick to getting this Thai coconut soup recipe right is choosing the right ingredients. Beyond that the cooking is actually really easy – just a few steps!
To help, I’ll break down the unique ingredients first with some tips and tricks. Plus substitutions in case you can’t find them in your grocery store.
Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup Ingredients
Some of these can be substituted, some can’t. I do recommend trying to get as close to the recipe as possible if you want an authentic Thai flavour, though.
Coconut oil, for frying – do not substitute.
2 spring onions – there are some differences but overall green onions, green shallots, and scallions are the same or close enough to be used interchangeably here.
Red pepper – readily available so don’t substitute.
Galangal – if you’ve never heard of this one you’re not alone. It’s very similar to ginger so while galangal is better, use ginger in a pinch.
Lemongrass stalk – a key to that authentic flavor. These are available at most larger grocery stores but if you can’t find it 1/2 a teaspoon of lemon zest will also work.
Red Thai curry paste – don’t substitute.
Chicken broth – any brand is fine. I like low sodium.
Shiitake mushrooms – cremini also works.
Shrimp – buy it with tails and veins removed to make life easier.
Full-fat coconut milk – do not substitute. If you opt for lower fat your soup will probably be fine but less creamy, so be cautious there. There’s no other fat besides this and the oil in this recipe.
Fish sauce – keep, but see below for my seafood-free changes if you can’t eat fish.
Coconut sugar – best to keep but brown sugar will work in a pinch.
Fresh lime juice – fine, you can the store bought lime juice if you want, but fresh is best.
Fresh cilantro – optional if you think it tastes like soap.
Fresh lime slices – optional, for garnish and extra flavor.
Make it Vegan or Shellfish Free
I can’t eat seafood myself so I try and re-create recipes that involve it to something that’s sea-food free. This variation omits the shrimp and swaps the fish sauce so it’s allergen free.
First of all, simply omit the shrimp from your recipe to make it shellfish free and vegan. It will change the flavour a bit, but not enough to ruin the taste. Second, substitute the fish sauce with soy sauce one for one.
Finally, vegans will also want to swap the chicken broth with a vegetable broth.
How to Make Thai Coconut Soup
Add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil to a medium pot to and heat over medium heat.
Thinly slice 2 spring onions.
Slice half of a red pepper and one medium galangal (approximately 2″ long).
Pound 1 lemongrass stalk with a the side of your knife then cut into 2-inch long pieces.
Once oil has heated, add cut spring onions, red pepper, galangal, and lemongrass plus 1 teaspoon of of red curry paste into the pot. Fry for bout 5 minutes, until veggies are softened.
Add 2 cups of chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Simmer for 30 minutes uncovered.
Meanwhile, prep 1/2 pound of medium shrimp by peeling and removing tails and veins (if applicable) and slice 1/4 pound of shiitake mushrooms.
Once soup is done simmering remove the galangal, onions, and lemongrass with a slotted strainer spoon.
Add 2 cups of coconut milk, shrimp, and mushrooms.
Cook for an additional 1-3 minutes until shrimp changes from translucent to opaque.
Add 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of coconut sugar, and 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice. Stir.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and/or lime wedges. Serve hot!
Thai Coconut Soup With Shrimp
This authentic Thai coconut soup has complex flavour but is super easy to make! Definitely try it next time you're craving Thai. It's made with shrimp but we also have a shellfish free and vegan option too.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Ingredients
1 tablespoon coconut oil
2 spring onions, thinly sliced
Half of one red pepper, sliced
2 inch slices galangal
1 lemongrass stalk, pounded with the side of a knife and cut into 2-inch long pieces
1 teaspoons red Thai curry paste
2 cups chicken broth
¼ pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
½ pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups canned full-fat coconut cream
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon coconut sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
In a medium pot, heat the coconut oil over medium heat.
Add the onion, red pepper, galangal, lemongrass, and red curry paste and cook for 5 minutes, or until onions are softened. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Simmer for 30 minutes.
Strain out the onions, lemongrass, and galangal and discard. Add in coconut milk, shrimp, and mushrooms. Simmer until shrimp is no longer translucent.
Next, add fish sauce, coconut sugar, and lime juice. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot!
Notes
Omit the shrimp and substitue fish sauce with soy sauce to make this shellfish or seafood free. Also swap chicken broth with vegetable broth to make this recipe vegan.
