This cozy chicken noodle soup gets a springy twist.

But a handful of unexpected ingredients quickly transforms this soup into a spring favorite.

This recipe was developed by Melissa Gray.

Creamy Veggie Chicken Noodle Soup

Photo:Greg DuPree

Transfer chicken to a plate.

Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then use forks to shred it into bite-size pieces.

Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and dark green scallion slices.