Quick Greek Lemon Chicken Soup: A Refreshing, Easy Comfort Dish
This Quick Greek Lemon Chicken Soup is a refreshing and easy comfort dish that warms the heart.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced carrots and celery, sautéing until softened.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add orzo and cook according to package instructions.
- Stir in shredded chicken and lemon juice, season with oregano and salt.
- Simmer for a few minutes and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
- Add more lemon juice for extra tang.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg