Description
A comforting and flavorful Greek lemon chicken soup filled with tender chicken and orzo pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, sautéing until softened and fragrant.
- Add the boneless chicken breast and pour in the chicken broth. Bring it all to a rolling boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pot. Allow it to cool slightly, then shred it into bite-sized pieces and return it to the pot.
- Stir in the orzo pasta and let it cook until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice, chopped dill, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with an extra sprinkle of dill if desired, and enjoy the warm, comforting flavors!
Notes
This soup is perfect for meal prep and can be customized with various ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg