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Lemon Chicken Soup With Rice And Peas

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by: Joanna Cismaru
12.18.20

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This yummy Lemon Chicken Soup With Rice And Peas is perfect for a cold winter day, especially if you’re feeling under the weather! Easy to make, lemony, bright and delicious.

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I have the perfect remedy for when you feel a little tickle in your throat or a runny nose. I know we love the classic chicken noodle, but this lemon chicken soup is so delicious! Perfect for a cold winter day or when you just need a warm bowl of comfort. Made with simple, inexpensive ingredients, it’s lemony, delicious, and sure to satisfy.

Why Make This Lemon Chicken Soup

  • Simple, Inexpensive Ingredients
  • Perfect For A Cold
  • Comfort Food
  • Easy To Make/ Can Be Made In Advance
  • One Pot Meal

This lemon chicken soup will cure anyone, especially with a bit of hot sauce in it! Made with only a handful of kitchen staple ingredients, this soup is classic, hearty and so flavorful. Not to mention, only one pot to clean and dinner ready in under an hour, what’s not to love about this recipe?

Ingredient Notes

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  • Chicken – I used boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces. You can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs.
  • Butter – I choose unsalted so that I can control the sodium in the soup.
  • Onion – Medium onion, white or yellow. This is essential in soups for all that flavor.
  • Rice – You’ll want to go with a long grain rice for this soup. See “FAQs & Expert Tips” for more info!
  • Chicken Broth – I opt for low sodium.
  • Lemon Juice – I prefer using freshly squeezed, but store bought works as well.
  • Hot Sauce – This is completely optional, but I find the hot sauce adds a kick to help cure any cold symptoms you may have! It’s great if you’re congested, it will help clear you up. Use my homemade hot sauce recipe, or your favorite!
  • Peas – You can use fresh, frozen or canned.

How To Make Lemon Chicken Soup

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  1. Cook Onion: In a soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and saute (but do not brown) until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
  2. Cook Chicken: Add the chicken to the pot and cook for about 3 minutes or until no longer pink.
  3. Add Ingredients & Cook: Add the rice, chicken broth and water to the pot. Season with salt, pepper, add the lemon juice and hot sauce. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the rice is cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. Add Peas: Add the peas and cook for a couple more minutes.
  5. Garnish & Serve: Garnish with chives or dill and serve.
lemon chicken soup with rice and peas in a soup pot with a ladle inside.

FAQs & Expert Tips

FAQs

What Is The Best Rice To Use?

I find that the best rice to use in soups are long grain white rice such as basmati or jasmine rice. You can also use brown rice or wild rice, but just keep in mind that they take longer to cook and may require more liquid.

What Else Can I Add To My Soup?

If you want to add some extra goodies into your soup, be my guest!
Corn, carrots, broccoli, spinach, celery, the possibilities are endless.

Can I Make This Lemon Chicken Soup In Advance?

Absolutely! This soup is great to make in advance for future meals. If you’re making a batch ahead of time, I suggest leaving the rice out until you reheat and cook it fresh in the soup. This way the texture of the rice won’t be compromised and fall apart after reheating. See “Freezing/Make Ahead” for full instructions!

Tips

  1. Play around with different herbs and spices to customize the soup to your liking.
  2. Use fresh lemon, it makes all the difference!
  3. If making ahead, keep the rice out.
  4. Hot sauce is completely optional! If you’re worried about it being too spicy, leave it out and just add it in to your individual servings.
two bowls with lemon chicken soup with rice and peas.

Leftovers

Make sure your soup has cooled down to room temperature before storing it. You can leave it right in the pot with the lid, or transfer it to an airtight container. Leftovers will last 3-4 days in the fridge.

Reheating

To reheat, microwave your soup for 30 seconds at a time until heated through. You can also reheat in a pot on the stovetop over medium heat. If you’ve found that the rice has absorbed too much of the liquid and the soup consistency is too thick, add some more chicken broth or water.

Freezing/Make Ahead

Whether you have leftovers or you want to make this soup advance, this recipe is a great option! You can freeze this soup right in the pot you made it in, or transfer it to an airtight container. Make sure your soup has cooled down fully before putting it in the freezer.

If you’re making a batch ahead of time, I suggest leaving the rice out until you reheat and cook it fresh in the soup. This way the texture of the rice won’t be compromised and fall apart after reheating.

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Lemon Chicken Soup With Rice And Peas

4.63 from 40 votes
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Total: 40 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 6
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This yummy Lemon Chicken Soup With Rice And Peas is perfect for a cold winter day, especially if you're feeling under the weather! Easy to make, lemony, bright and delicious.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless and skinless, cut into small pieces
  • ⅔ cup rice long grain
  • 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • ⅓ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce or to taste
  • 1 cup peas frozen or canned
  • 2 tablespoon chives or dill, for garnish
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Instructions

  • Cook Onion: In a soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and saute (but do not brown) until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
  • Cook Chicken: Add the chicken to the pot and cook for about 3 minutes or until no longer pink.
  • Add Ingredients & Cook: Add the rice, chicken broth and water to the pot. Season with salt, pepper, add the lemon juice and hot sauce. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the rice is cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add Peas: Add the peas and cook for a couple more minutes.
  • Garnish & Serve: Garnish with chives or dill and serve.

Recipe Notes

  1. Play around with different herbs and spices to customize the soup to your liking.
  2. Use fresh lemon, it makes all the difference!
  3. If making ahead, keep the rice out.
  4. Hot sauce is completely optional! If you’re worried about it being too spicy, leave it out and just add it in to your individual servings.
  5. Make sure your soup has cooled down to room temperature before storing it. You can leave it right in the pot with the lid, or transfer it to an airtight container. Leftovers will last 3-4 days in the fridge.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1servingCalories: 191kcal (10%)Carbohydrates: 25g (8%)Protein: 14g (28%)Fat: 4g (6%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Cholesterol: 29mg (10%)Sodium: 349mg (15%)Potassium: 398mg (11%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 299IU (6%)Vitamin C: 19mg (23%)Calcium: 27mg (3%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Course:Lunch, Soup
Cuisine:Greek
Keyword:chicken soup, greek soup, lemon chicken soup
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  1. JTF says

    October 15, 2021 at 4:25 pm

    I’ve been drooling over this recipe since I saw it a few weeks ago. Finally making it tomorrow and am so excited! I’ll be substituting peas (eww shudder) with spinach. Hoping it turns out!

    Reply
  2. Maddy Weiser says

    June 16, 2021 at 10:10 pm

    5 stars
    Super Yummy! All of your recipes are great, thank you so much for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team AMJ says

      June 17, 2021 at 9:10 am

      Thanks Maddy! So glad you enjoy them!

      Reply
  3. Tara Lennon says

    March 30, 2021 at 5:53 pm

    This looks delicious! Are you able to make this in the crockpot?

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      March 31, 2021 at 10:53 am

      I don’t see why not!

      Reply
  4. Heather says

    December 29, 2020 at 3:29 pm

    5 stars
    This was easy and really yummy! Felt very healthy, and though we aren’t sick, next time we have a cold I will definitely make this soup. Thank you!

    Reply
  5. Maria says

    December 21, 2020 at 3:19 pm

    I loved this recipe! Thank you Joanna! Your recipes are awesome! Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      December 21, 2020 at 3:20 pm

      Merry Christmas to you too!

      Reply
  6. Judith says

    December 20, 2020 at 10:47 am

    5 stars
    Hi Jo..I couldn’t hardly wait to make this soup…just made it today and it’s outstanding.. soooo refreshing with that fresh lemon juice.. thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      December 20, 2020 at 11:08 am

      My pleasure, so glad to hear you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  7. Karen Morton says

    December 19, 2020 at 11:59 am

    5 stars
    Just had this today with some left over turkey. Very nice soup for this cold and dreary weather or anytime!

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      December 19, 2020 at 12:10 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it, Karen!

      Reply
  8. Lynn says

    December 19, 2020 at 7:08 am

    How would you adapt this using half a roast chicken? Thx

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      December 19, 2020 at 12:13 pm

      I would shred the roast chicken and add it in with the rice, so it all cooks together. That’s all.

      Reply
  9. Julianne says

    April 24, 2018 at 12:19 pm

    5 stars
    Light & delicous!

    Reply
  10. Breanne says

    February 5, 2018 at 11:19 am

    5 stars
    I made this for dinner last night and it was so good my kids want it again today. You’re the best!

    Reply
  11. mjskit says

    August 14, 2011 at 2:53 am

    I love chicken and rice soup and this looks like a fabulous version! I love the addition of the lemon and peas. Great recipe!

    Reply
  12. Kevin (Closet Cooking) says

    July 24, 2011 at 10:41 am

    That soup looks good!

    Reply
  13. Corina says

    July 8, 2011 at 6:17 pm

    I love lemon and chicken. I make a casserole with very similar flavours and I always feel so healthy afterwards.

    Reply
  14. Tory says

    July 4, 2011 at 2:01 am

    5 stars
    Excellent soup, I made it today and it’s very tasty. Just delicious. Great pictures, also.

    Reply
  15. Renee says

    July 4, 2011 at 12:24 am

    I’m not sure where the lemon flavor comes from as there is no lemon ingredient. Maybe I missed something?

    Reply
    • suzie says

      July 11, 2011 at 7:45 am

      •juice from 2 lemons
      is on the list 🙂

      Reply

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