Get Well Chicken Soup always makes me feel better when I'm sick. Homemade with tender chicken, flavorful broth, & vitamin packed veggies is always best.
In a large dutch oven over high heat, heat olive oil. Add chicken and spread out into a single layer. Allow to cook undisturbed for about 5 minutes or until it starts to brown.
Add onion, celery and carrot; stir to combine. Once vegetables start to release moisture, use a wooden spoon to scrape any cooked food that has stuck to the bottom of the pot.
Once all of the liquid has evaporated, add garlic, stir, and cook for several more minutes until the garlic gets fragrant.
Add one quart of chicken broth and stir well, scraping the bottom of the pot to release anything that may have stuck. Add second quart of chicken broth along with lemon juice. Add chopped kale, thyme, and oregano.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for at least an hour. Add salt and pepper to taste. If freezing, allow soup to cool in refrigerator before transferring to freezer safe container.
If desired, add cooked pasta or rice just before serving.