Description
Discover the comforting and flavorful Greek Lemon Chicken Soup, a classic dish featuring tender chicken, zesty lemon, and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for a quick, healthy dinner or a cozy family meal, this recipe can be made on the stovetop, crockpot, or instant pot, offering versatility and simplicity in every bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 6 cups chicken broth (preferably low sodium)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 stalks celery, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 3 large lemons
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup cooked rice or orzo (optional for extra heartiness)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh dill or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil chicken in salted water until fully cooked, then shred and set aside.
- Sauté diced onions, sliced carrots, and celery until tender, then add minced garlic and cook another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and add shredded chicken. Let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Whisk eggs with lemon juice in a separate bowl. Slowly add hot soup to temper the eggs, then pour back into the pot, stirring constantly.
- For crockpot: combine chicken, vegetables, garlic, and broth; cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours, then add egg-lemon mixture at the end.
- For instant pot: sauté vegetables and chicken, add broth, cook on high pressure for 10 minutes, then quick release. Shred chicken, stir in the egg-lemon mixture.
- Serve hot garnished with dill or parsley, with optional rice or orzo for extra heartiness.
Notes
- Adjust lemon juice to taste for a brighter or milder flavor.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of lemon juice or broth if needed.
- You can omit the rice for a low-carb, keto-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (stovetop), 6-8 hours (crockpot), 10 minutes (instant pot)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop, Crockpot, Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg