Lemony Spinach and Chicken Soup

CREDIT: KELSEY HANSEN; PROP STYLING: KASHARA JOHNSON; FOOD STYLING: MARK DRISKILL

Ingredients

100 grams chicken
2 cups chicken broth (or substitute 1 cup water for 1 cup broth)
1/2 lemon with rind
1-2 cup cups loosely packed spinach cut into strips
1 tablespoon onion chopped
1 clove garlic crushed and minced
1 stalk lemongrass (optional)
1/4 teaspoon thyme or to taste
Cayenne pepper to taste
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Lightly brown the chicken in small saucepan with a little lemon juice. Add the onion, garlic, spices and chicken broth. Add lemon with rind and simmer for 20-30 minutes. Add the fresh spinach during the last five minutes of cooking. Serve and enjoy.

Makes 1 serving (1 protein, 1 vegetable)