Greek Lemon Chicken Soup Recipe Video

Why We Love Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Today’s Greek Lemon Chicken Soup Recipe is a soup recipe that my family absolutely loves. This Greek Chicken Soup is cozy, healthy, and loaded with Greek flavors like garlic, earthy olive oil, and feta cheese. The little orbs of pearl couscous and morsels of cheese swirl to the surface with every spoonful. A sight that lifts the spirit and warms the belly. This is the kind of chicken soup recipe I make for my kids when they come home, worn from a long day at school. Sometimes their stories are filled with joy and excitement. Some days they are teary recollections of insecurity and defeat. I always remind them that this day was just a tiny step on a long journey. It is important to keep taking those steps forward, no matter how hard it seems. Good things are ahead if you don’t give up. Then I give them a warm bowl of chicken soup.

Ingredients You Need

Chicken Broth – or chicken bouillon. If using low-sodium broth, you might need to add a little extra salt! Olive Oil – to sauté the veggies and chicken Garlic – freshly minced Onion – in small strips Lemon Zest – this adds loads of lemony flavor! Serve the soup with the slices of lemon. Chicken – chicken breast or boneless, skinless chicken thighs work well Pearl Couscous – also known as Israeli couscous, it is larger than regular couscous Crushed Red Pepper – for a hint of spice Crumbled Feta – for a tangy, savory flavor Chives – as garnish, if desired Salt & Pepper – to taste

How to Make Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

This recipe is pretty straightforward and simple to make so enjoy! Sauté the onion and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes to soften. Pour in the chicken broth, and add raw chicken breasts, lemon zest, and crushed red pepper to the pot. Raise the heat to high, cover, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium, then simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the couscous, salt, and black pepper to taste. Simmer another 5 minutes. Then turn the heat off. Remove the two chicken breasts from the pot and shred the chicken. Then place the shredded chicken back in the pot. Stir in the crumbled feta cheese and chopped chives. Taste, then salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice!

Tips & Tricks

You can replace the couscous with long-grain white rice, orzo pasta, or acini di pepe pasta balls! Each one will have a different cooking time though, so adjust as needed. If adding rice, you might need more liquid! Rice will lend a more creamy texture! Garnish with fresh herbs like chopped chives, or fresh dill or parsley! Add additional vegetables! You can add diced carrots and celery for a more traditional chicken noodle soup, with the Greek twist of lemon and feta! Use rotisserie chicken for ease! You can skip cooking the chicken and simply add shredded rotisserie chicken if you prefer.