Description
This Greek Lemon Rice Soup with Chicken is a soul-warming dish that combines zesty lemon, tender chicken, and fluffy rice for a delightful culinary experience. Perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re feeling under the weather, each spoonful transports you to a sun-kissed Greek island. Easy to make and vibrant in flavor, this soup is sure to impress at family dinners or festive gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 fresh lemons (juiced and zested)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh dill or parsley (chopped)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add long-grain rice and freshly squeezed lemon juice, cooking until the rice is tender (about 15 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped dill or parsley along with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnishing with lemon slices or extra herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg