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Bowl of homemade Mendocino Farms lemon chicken soup with shredded chicken, lemon, vegetables, herbs, and wholesome grains served warm

Mendocino Farms Lemon Chicken Soup Recipe

Make this Mendocino Farms Lemon Chicken Soup Recipe with chicken, lemon, vegetables, and wholesome ingredients for a comforting homemade soup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup grain blend
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • ¼ cup yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Large soup pot
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Wooden spoon
  • Citrus zester
  • Ladle

Method
 

Step 1: Prep Everything
  1. Dice vegetables, shred chicken, mince garlic, zest lemons, and measure ingredients before cooking for easier preparation.
    Fresh ingredients prepared for Mendocino Farms lemon chicken soup recipe including chicken, lemon, vegetables, grains, and herbs on a kitchen board
Step 2: Cook Vegetables
  1. Heat olive oil, then sauté onion, celery, carrots, and garlic until soft and fragrant.
    Carrots, celery, onion, and garlic sautéing in a large pot for homemade Mendocino Farms lemon chicken soup recipe
Step 3: Build the Soup
  1. Pour broth into the pot, add farro, herbs, salt, and pepper, then simmer gently.
    Chicken broth, vegetables, herbs, and grains simmering in a soup pot for Mendocino Farms lemon chicken soup recipe
Step 4: Add Chicken
  1. Stir shredded chicken into the pot and cook until all flavors blend beautifully.
    Tender shredded chicken added into simmering homemade Mendocino Farms lemon chicken soup with vegetables and broth
Step 5: Finish Fresh
  1. Add lemon juice, spinach, and Greek yogurt slowly for a bright, creamy flavor.
    Homemade lemon chicken soup with chicken, vegetables, grains, and creamy broth cooking in a large pot
Step 6: Serve
  1. Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
    Freshly cooked Mendocino Farms lemon chicken soup ready to serve in a large pot with chicken and vegetables

Notes

Add lemon at the very end for the brightest, freshest flavor.