Description

This is a wonderful soup that is quick and easy to make. The lemon adds a bright, refreshing and unexpected flavor. Serve with your favorite grilled sandwich, like grilled cheese for a fast and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 6-8 c. chicken stock
• 2 lemons, freshly squeezed
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1 celery rib, cut into small pieces
• 1 small onion, chopped finely
• 2 1/2 oz. spaghetti, broken into 2 inch pieces
• 2 c. diced cooked rotisserie chicken, preferably breast meat
• 1/4 c.fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• Kosher salt

Steps

1. In a large stockpot, bring chicken stock, lemon juice, and bay leaf to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Add carrots, celery and onion, and simmer until tender, about 5 to 8 minutes.
3. Add the broken pasta and cook until the pasta is tender, for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.