How to Make Greek-Inspired Lemon Chicken Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a homemade chicken soup to warm the soul, and this Greek-inspired lemon chicken soup is no exception. With its bright and refreshing lemon flavor, it's the perfect dish to enjoy on a chilly day or when you're feeling under the weather. The combination of tender shredded chicken, hearty vegetables, and fragrant herbs makes this soup a comforting and nourishing meal that will leave you wanting seconds.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 sweet onion, quartered and sliced into thin strips
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 10 cups chicken broth
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup Israeli (large pearl) couscous
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh chives

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place olive oil in a large sauce pot over medium-low heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot oil until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth, chicken breasts, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes to the pot. Increase heat to high, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in pearl couscous, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes more. Remove from heat.
  • Remove chicken breasts from the pot using tongs. Use a fork and the tongs to shred the chicken. Return to the pot. Stir feta cheese and chives into the soup. Taste and season as needed. Serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    229 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 1340mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 70mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 397mg