These lemon soup recipes will brighten up any meal. Our favorite lemon soups range from bold Greek lemon soup and lemony orzo soup to perfectly light and delicate chicken or vegetable soups, where citrus adds a hint of lemony flavor.
15 Lemon Soup Recipes We Love
Updated on Feb. 06, 2025
1/15
Avgolemono Soup
Total Time
2 hours 50 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
While “avgolemono” may be tricky to pronounce if you didn’t grow up eating traditional Greek food, the recipe itself couldn’t be simpler. A quintessential Greek dish, this avgolemono soup is made using pantry staples and results in a meal that’s pure comfort food. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 392 calories, 22g fat (7g saturated fat), 245mg cholesterol, 701mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 34g protein.
2/15
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband is Greek, so I'm always trying new Mediterranean recipes. This lemon chicken orzo soup is his favorite dish that I make. Serve it with a little feta or Parmesan and a side of toast. —Kristine Kosturos, Olympia, Washington.
Nutrition Facts:
1-2/3 cups: 223 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 630mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
3/15
Chicken Noodle Soup
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
10 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My first Wisconsin winter was so cold, all I wanted to eat was homemade chicken noodle soup. Of all the chicken noodle soup recipes out there, this type of soup is my favorite and is in heavy rotation from November to April. It has many incredibly devoted fans.—Gina Nistico, Denver, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 239 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 1176mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.
4/15
Lemony Turkey Rice Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
While growing up in Texas, I spent a lot of time helping my grandma cook. Lemon and cilantro add a deliciously different twist to turkey soup. —Margarita Cuellar, East Chicago, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 166 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 1047mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.
5/15
Cream of Asparagus Soup
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We have a large asparagus patch and are able to freeze a lot for the year. My recipe highlights the flavor of the vegetable and is very easy to make. —Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 154 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 585mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat-free milk.
6/15
Chicken Florentine Soup
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Simmer orzo and cubed cooked chicken in a light and mildly spicy broth, then add a healthy amount of spinach, a little half-and-half and a squeeze of lemon. It's a quick-cook soup with bright and beautiful flavors. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 300 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 848mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein.
7/15
Lemony Mushroom-Orzo Soup for Two
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a versatile soup that works as an appetizer or as a side for a sandwich lunch. It's loaded with mushrooms and orzo pasta—and lemon livens up its mild flavor.—Edrie O'Brien, Denver, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 191 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 437mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.
8/15
Yellow Squash Soup
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Delicate and lemony, this yellow squash soup recipe would set the stage for a memorable ladies’ luncheon. —Heidi Wilcox, Lapeer, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 90 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 377mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
9/15
Lemony Chicken Noodle Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This isn’t Grandma’s chicken soup, but it is comforting. The lemon juice gives this easy soup enough zip to make it interesting. —Bill Hilbrich, St. Cloud, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 435 calories, 23g fat (6g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 949mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein.
10/15
Dill Chicken Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I could eat soup for every meal of the day, all year long. I particularly like dill and spinach—they add a brightness to this light and healthy soup. —Robin Haas, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 198 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 681mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 0.500 fat.
11/15
Carrot Ginger Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This light, flavorful carrot ginger soup is vegan. It's made with pantry staples and comes together in a hurry, yet it always seems to impress. Fresh ginger makes a big difference—and what isn't used can be wrapped tightly and tossed in the freezer for later use. —Jenna Olson, Manchester, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 80 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 551mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat.
12/15
Brie Mushroom Soup
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Simmer up the earthy flavor of fresh mushrooms and the richness of Brie cheese in one delicious, creamy soup. I serve big bowlfuls to warm up everyone on chilly days.—Maria Emmerich, River Falls, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 328 calories, 22g fat (14g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 1192mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.
13/15
Chicken Meatball Soup
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
In North Dakota, it's pretty common for winter temps to fall below zero. Hearty soups like this are a must. —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 265 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 828mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 8g fiber), 20g protein.
14/15
Corn Soup
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
2 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
Corn steals the show in this vegetable soup. Its naturally sweet taste is enhanced with butter, milk and lemon juice, while potatoes and carrots balance it out. —Megan Taylor, Greenfield, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 171 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 786mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 0.500 fat.
15/15
Lemony Mushroom Orzo Soup
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings (2-3/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandmother used to make a similar classic Greek avgolemono soup every Sunday after church. Here’s my version of her recipe. The kids and I came up with this variation while experimenting with different ingredients. I think my yia-yia would be proud. —Nick Haros, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 225 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 1243mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.
Lemon Soup FAQs
Can you use limes in place of lemons in lemon soup recipes?
You may be able to use limes instead of lemons, but it depends entirely upon how much lemon juice is called for in the recipe. Limes are more bitter and tart, whereas lemons have a refreshing, slightly sweet sourness, so it’s definitely not a seamless replacement. If your lemon soup recipe calls for anything between a “squeeze” and 1 tablespoon of juice, you can probably swap in a lime. However, if the recipe calls for more juice than that, it’s best to stick with lemons.
What do you serve with lemon soup recipes?
A slice or two of crusty bread is the best side for soup recipes because it’s perfect for soaking up every last bit of soup. Other excellent sides for soup include sandwiches, salads, toasty paninis or roasted vegetables. Specifically with lemon soup, Parmesan pasta is a mild, stick-to-your-bones side that will let the lemon flavors shine. On the other hand, rich side dishes like brie-leek tartlets or bacon pear salad with Parmesan dressing will cut some of the soup’s acidity.
Can you use bottled lemon juice to make lemon soup?
If you take away one tip from this article, let it be this: Do not use bottled lemon juice as a substitute for fresh lemon juice. When used in large quantities, bottled lemon juice is a one-way ticket to bitter town! It also lacks fresh lemon’s nuanced aroma, slight sweetness and bright color. Besides these characteristics, bottled lemon juice often contains preservatives, which can detract from the flavor of your lemon soup recipes.
