Description
Indulge in the warmth of Greek Lemon Chicken Soup, a comforting bowl filled with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a refreshing burst of lemon. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for chilly days or when you need a little love in a bowl. Its rich flavor and heartwarming aroma will transport you to cozy family gatherings and cherished memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh dill or parsley, for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping chicken into bite-sized pieces and dicing onion, carrots, and celery.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic, carrots, and celery; cook until slightly softened.
- Add diced chicken breast to the pot. Cook until no longer pink (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat after boiling for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Add freshly chopped dill or parsley just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg