Description
Greek Lemon Chicken Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, fresh herbs, and zesty lemon in a warm broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re feeling under the weather, this easy-to-make soup nourishes both body and soul. With its bright flavors and simple ingredients, it’s bound to become your favorite comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 fresh lemons (juiced)
- 2 medium carrots (chopped)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 1/4 cup fresh dill or parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the carrots and celery into small pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped carrots and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken breasts and pour in enough chicken broth to cover them comfortably. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Let it simmer for about 25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot along with chopped dill or parsley.
- Serve hot with extra lemon slices for garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg