Greek Lemon Chicken Soup
A comforting, nourishing soup with tender chicken, zesty lemon, and fresh herbs, perfect for busy schedules.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop or Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup orzo (or zucchini noodles for low carb)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the diced onion, carrots, and celery in a large pot (or the Instant Pot) until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the chicken, chicken broth, orzo (or zucchini noodles), lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- For stovetop: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and orzo is tender. Shred the chicken before serving.
- For Instant Pot: Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes, then naturally release. Shred the chicken before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using bone-in chicken thighs instead of chicken breast. Adjust the lemon juice to your taste, and feel free to experiment with fresh herbs like dill or thyme.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg