Lunch: Lemony Chicken and Dill Soup

Recipe by Marian Cooper Cairns This chicken soup is sure to warm hearts and stomachs!

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Lemon, Spinach

Health and fertility benefits of Lemony Chicken and Dill Soup

Skinless chicken breast is an excellent source of the protein, as its contains 21 grams of protein for every 100 grams of breast. Additionally, chicken contains ample amounts of vitamin B6, which serves a vital function in helping to reduce the stressors that cause PCOS. Vitamin B6 help keeps your hormones at balanced levels, which is very helpful for those seeking to stem the flow of excessive testosterone and androgen Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. olive oil
3 medium carrots
3 stalk celery
1/2 medium onion
3 clove garlic
8 c. low-sodium chicken broth
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 bay leaves
3 sprig fresh thyme
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2/3 c. orzo
4 c. packed fresh baby spinach
3 tbsp. fresh dill
1 tbsp. finely grated lemon zest
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic and sauté until onions are soft, 4 to 6 minutes. Add broth, chicken, bay leaves, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the internal temperature of chicken reaches 165 degrees F, 24 to 26 minutes.
Discard bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Remove chicken to a bowl and shred, with two forks, into bite-size pieces. Stir pasta into broth and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add spinach, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, and shredded chicken. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve with Garlic Toast (see below).
To make the garlic toast: Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Stir together the olive oil garlic and brush over bread. Season with salt and pepper. Bake at 375 degrees F until crisp and golden, 8 to 10 minutes.

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