Lemon Chicken Soup

This chicken vegetable soup is comfort made easy. Pantry staples like canned chicken and mixed vegetables simmer together with herbs and pasta to create a warm, satisfying bowl that’s both budget-friendly and delicious

March 9, 2026

This hearty chicken and vegetable soup turns simple pantry staples into a warm, comforting meal. With tender pasta, savory chicken, and bright lemon at the end, it’s an easy one-pot recipe that’s perfect for busy nights or cozy lunches.

Lemon Chicken Soup

Steps:

Wash hands and surfaces. Wash the tops of all cans. Open, drain, and rinse canned chicken and canned mixed vegetables.
Heat a pot over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and heat for 2 minutes or until hot.
Add drained and rinsed canned chicken and canned mixed vegetables. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until heated through and slightly browned.
Sprinkle flour over chicken, vegetables, and remaining oil until a paste forms, about 2 minutes. Slowly mix in chicken broth until well combined. Stir in parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.
Break spaghetti into small pieces and add into soup. Cook for 8-10 minutes until pasta is tender. Finish with lemon juice and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!

Sopa De Pollo Al Limón

Lavarse las manos y las superficies. Lave la parte superior de todas las latas. Abra, escurra y enjuague el pollo enlatado y las verduras mixtas enlatadas.
Calienta una olla a fuego medio-alto. Agrega el aceite de oliva y calienta durante 2 minutos o hasta que esté caliente.
Agregue el pollo enlatado escurrido y enjuagado y las verduras mixtas enlatadas. Cocine durante 5-7 minutos o hasta que se caliente y se dore ligeramente.
Espolvorea harina sobre el pollo, las verduras y el aceite restante hasta que se forme una pasta, aproximadamente 2 minutos. Mezcle lentamente el caldo de pollo hasta que esté bien combinado. Agregue el perejil, la cebolla en polvo, el ajo en polvo y el condimento italiano. Llevar a ebullición y cocinar durante 10 minutos.
Rompa los espaguetis en trozos pequeños y agréguelos a la sopa. Cocine durante 8-10 minutos hasta que la pasta esté tierna. Termine con jugo de limón y cocine por 2 minutos adicionales.
¡Servirlo y disfrútala!

Learn More

About the Healthy Habits program:

The Rhode Island Community Food Bank’s community nutrition team develops and shares nutritious, budget-friendly recipes that allow pantry guests at our member agencies to explore new ways to enjoy accessible foods, including seasonal, fresh, canned, and frozen produce.

Through our Healthy Habits program, our team of culinary and nutrition professionals work directly with the Food Bank’s network of partner agencies and their guests to provide relevant, practical, and science-based nutrition information to our communities.

For more information: https://rifoodbank.org/community-nutrition/

About the Food Bank:

Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Providence, RI, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank (“the Food Bank” or “RI Food Bank”) serves as the central hub for food distribution across its state-wide network of 147 member agencies/food pantries, ensuring that nutritious food reaches those who need it most. Through donations, federal programs, and community partnerships, the Food Bank works to improve the quality of life for all Rhode Islanders by advancing solutions to the problem of hunger.

The RI Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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