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Bowl of Greek lemon chicken soup with fresh herbs and lemon slices

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

A quick and easy Greek Lemon Chicken Soup featuring creamy texture, zesty lemon flavor, and hearty chicken, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup orzo pasta or rice, as an alternative
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh dill or parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5–7 minutes.
  2. Add the diced chicken breast to the pot and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
  3. Stir in the chicken broth and water. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Add the orzo pasta and cook for about 8-10 minutes or until tender.
  5. Once the pasta is cooked, remove the pot from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
  6. Adjust seasoning to taste and garnish with fresh dill or parsley.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for enhanced flavor. Avoid overcooking the orzo pasta. Consider batch cooking for quick future meals.