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Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Delicious Greek Lemon Chicken Soup, bursting with flavor and perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • large stock pot
  • Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • 2-3 stalks celery diced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic finely chopped

Flavorings

  • 2 bay leaves

Protein

  • 2 breasts chicken about 12 oz / 350 g total

Liquids

  • 6 cups chicken stock

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven and cook the onion, carrot and celery for 8-10 minutes over medium heat until softened.
  • Add the garlic and cook for another minute, then add the bay leaves, chicken and chicken stock.
  • Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low, cover with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Take out the chicken breasts and bay leaves. Add the orzo to the pot and continue to cook for 10 minutes.
  • Shred the chicken with two forks and add it back to the pot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken soup, comfort food, Easy Recipes, Greek Lemon Chicken Soup, healthy soup, lemon soup
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