Greek Lemon Chicken Soup: Easy Comfort Food for Cozy Nights
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Warm up with a comforting bowl of Greek Lemon Chicken Soup, perfect for cozy nights!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: gluten-free
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- In a large pot, add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add diced carrots, celery, and onion, and cook until tender.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions.
- Once the orzo is cooked, shred the chicken and return it to the pot.
- Stir in the lemon juice and oregano, and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding some lemon zest.
- This soup is delicious with a sprinkle of feta cheese on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg