Description
Greek lemon chicken soup is a comforting and zesty delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup rice
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh dill, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until soft.
- Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add rice and cook until tender.
- Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh dill before serving.
Notes
- Adjust lemon juice to taste.
- Add more broth for a soupier consistency.
- Store leftover soup in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Greek lemon chicken soup