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Greek Lemon Chicken Soup


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  • Author: james-carter
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: High Protein

Description

A vibrant and hearty Greek Lemon Chicken Soup made with chicken, rice, and bright lemon flavors.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried dill
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 6 medium golden potatoes, cut into even chunks
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Zest from 2 lemons

Instructions

  1. Turn Instant Pot to Sauté, add 2 tbsp butter, then add chopped celery, carrots, and the chopped yellow onion. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
  2. Stir in dried oregano, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the chopped potatoes, pour in chicken broth and water, nestle in the chicken breasts.
  4. Seal the lid and set to Manual or Pressure Cook on high for 10 minutes.
  5. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
  6. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the pot.
  7. Stir in lemon juice and zest, taste, and adjust salt or pepper.

Notes

For best results, use uniformly cut potatoes and avoid overcooking the chicken.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Braising
  • Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg