Classic Greek Lemon Chicken Soup
A comforting and vibrant lemon-infused chicken soup, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-free, Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup rice
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the rice and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Add the cooked, shredded chicken and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, then serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
To save time, use rotisserie chicken. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Consider adding spinach or peas for more veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Find it online: https://lunarecipez.com/classic-greek-lemon-chicken-soup-recipe/