Greek Lemon Chicken Soup: Easy Comfort Food for Cozy Nights
Warm up with this delicious Greek Lemon Chicken Soup, a perfect choice for cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup rice
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté onions, carrots, and celery until tender.
- Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in rice and cook until tender.
- Mix in shredded chicken, lemon juice, and oregano.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the thickness by adding more or less broth as desired.
- For a creamier soup, add a splash of heavy cream before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg