Mediterranean Chicken and Corn Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound chicken breast
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 medium onion
• 2 medium carrot
• 2 stalks celery
• 2 cups corn kernels
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 can tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 handful parsley
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. 2Add diced chicken breast to the pot and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
3. 3Add minced garlic, chopped onion, diced carrot, and sliced celery to the pot, sautéing until vegetables are softened.
4. 4Stir in fresh corn kernels and diced zucchini, cooking for another 5 minutes.
5. 5Pour in diced tomatoes (with their juice) and low-sodium chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
6. 6Season with lemon juice, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper.
7. 7Let the soup simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
8. 8Adjust seasoning as necessary, adding more salt or pepper to taste.
9. 9Add chopped fresh parsley to the soup just before serving.
10. 10Serve the soup hot, ensuring each bowl has a generous portion of chicken and vegetables.
11. 11Optional: For a thicker soup, partially blend with an immersion blender before adding parsley.