Greek-Inspired Lemon Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Greek-Inspired Lemon Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 cup Israeli (large pearl) couscous; 1 teaspoon salt; ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese; 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

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
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup Israeli (large pearl) couscous
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
1/2 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup chopped fresh chives

1
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.
2
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.
3
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.

1249

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

205

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 sweet onion, quartered and sliced into thin strips, 8 cloves garlic, minced, 10 cups chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Greek-Inspired Lemon Chicken Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek-Inspired Lemon Chicken Soup

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