Description
Creamy Greek Lemon Chicken Soup is a comforting and nourishing dish blending tender chicken, fresh herbs, and a plant-based creamy broth with bright lemon notes. This quick and easy Mediterranean-inspired soup delights with fresh flavors, silky texture, and wholesome ingredients, perfect for cozy meals on chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 500g boneless chicken thighs
Vegetables & Herbs
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 2 lemons
Liquids & Broth
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup plant-based creamy broth
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Others
- 1 tbsp olive oil (natural)
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice the onions, carrots, and celery finely to create a flavorful base. Zest and juice the lemons, and chop the fresh dill and oregano to infuse the soup later.
- Sauté the base: Heat olive oil (natural) in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery, cooking until softened and fragrant, about 5 to 7 minutes, to release natural sweetness and aroma.
- Brown the chicken: Add the boneless chicken thighs and sear until golden brown on all sides to lock in juices and add depth of flavor.
- Build the broth: Pour in the vegetable broth and apple cider vinegar. Stir in the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook the chicken thoroughly.
- Add creaminess and season: Once chicken is cooked, remove it briefly to shred or chop, then return it to the pot. Stir in the plant-based creamy broth and natural gelling agent to create a silky texture. Add lemon juice, zest, fresh dill, oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Final simmer: Let the soup simmer for an additional 10 minutes to meld flavors and thicken the broth naturally.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for the best brightness and flavor.
- Do not skip the natural gelling agent to achieve the perfect texture.
- Cook chicken just right to keep it tender and juicy.
- Add herbs at the end to preserve their vibrant aroma and taste.
- Season gradually, tasting as you go for perfect balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300 ml)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Greek chicken soup, lemon chicken soup, creamy chicken soup, plant-based broth soup, Mediterranean soup, quick chicken soup, healthy chicken soup
