Lemony Greek Chicken Soup: Cozy Rice Dish with Dill Delight
A warm and comforting soup that combines the flavors of lemon, chicken, rice, and fresh dill.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup rice
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 lemon, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the rice and cook until tender.
- Add the shredded chicken, dill, and lemon juice. Heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with lemon slices.
Notes
- For added flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
- This soup can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg