Description
Experience the vibrant and comforting flavors of Greek Lemon Chicken Soup, a healthy, easy-to-make dish perfect for stovetop, crockpot, or instant pot cooking. Combining tender chicken, zesty lemon, and nutritious vegetables, this soup is a healing classic that nourishes both body and soul, making it an ideal choice for healthy dinners, lunch, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, chopped
- 6 cups chicken broth (preferably homemade or low sodium)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cooked rice or orzo (optional)
- Juice of 3-4 fresh lemons
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill or parsley for garnish
- Optional: a splash of Greek yogurt for creaminess
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add olive oil, then sauté the diced onion, carrots, and celery until tender.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in cooked rice or orzo if using. Gradually add the fresh lemon juice, stirring well.
- Season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Garnish with fresh dill or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for maximum flavor.
- Can be customized with spinach or kale for added greens.
- For lower carbs, skip the rice or orzo.
- This soup is best served fresh but keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop, Crockpot, Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg