Lemony Chicken Vegetable Soup

by Dr. Kellyann
Table of Contents

    Prep time: 20 min. | Cook time: 25 min. | Yield: 4-6 servings

    • 2 tbsp of ghee or pasture-raised butter
    • 1 clove of garlic
    • 1 leek, white and green parts only, thinly sliced
    • 4 cups of Dr. Kellyann's Classic Chicken Bone Broth
    • 2 carrots, sliced
    • 2 celery stalks, sliced
    • 1-2 cups of zucchini or yellow squash
    • 2 tsp of lemon zest
    • 2 tbsp of fresh lemon juice
    • ¼ cup of fresh parsley or basil, coarsely chopped
    • 1 tsp of herbs de Provence
    • 1½ teaspoons of Celtic or pink Himalayan salt
    • ½ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
    • 2 or more cups of loosely packed spinach

    Directions: In a large stockpot, melt the ghee over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and leeks and sauté for 3-5 minutes on medium heat. Add the bone broth, carrots, celery, zucchini, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, herbs de Provence, salt, and pepper.  Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Stir occasionally, for about 20 minutes, or until the carrots are tender. Stir in the spinach and serve with a lemon wedge. Enjoy!


    Dr. Kellyann Petrucci

    About the Author

    Dr. Kellyann Petrucci

    M.S., N.D. · Board-Certified Naturopathic Physician · New York Times Bestselling Author

    Dr. Kellyann Petrucci is a board-certified naturopathic physician, certified nutrition consultant, and New York Times bestselling author with over 20 years of clinical experience. She is the creator of the Bone Broth Diet and Cleanse + Reset programs, and author of multiple bestselling books including Dr. Kellyann's Bone Broth Diet, The 10-Day Belly Slimdown, and The Bone Broth Breakthrough.

    Dr. Kellyann completed postgraduate work in biological medicine at the Paracelsus Clinic in Switzerland and is a regular health expert on Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, Good Day LA, and other nationally televised programs. She is also the host of two PBS specials: 21 Days to a Slimmer, Younger You and The 10-Day Belly Slimdown.