Description
Greek Lemon Chicken Soup is a warm and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, zesty lemon, and aromatic herbs for a delightful experience. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings, this soup is simple to make and will leave your taste buds singing with joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 large fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken; cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a simmer for 10 minutes while preparing lemons.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, and dill; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra dill or lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 100mg