Greek Lemon Chicken Rice Soup: A Comforting and Easy Recipe
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A warm and comforting Greek-style soup that’s easy to make.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 2 eggs
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the rice and cook until tender.
- Whisk together lemon juice and eggs, then temper with hot soup before adding to the pot.
- Season with oregano, salt, and pepper and serve hot.
Notes
- For creamier soup, you can add a splash of cream before serving.
- This soup is best served fresh but can be reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg