Wednesday, February 27, 2013

GREEK LEMON CHICKEN SOUP

Deliciously comforting Lemon Chicken Soup—perfectly easy to whip up and guaranteed to warm you on chilly days. 🍋🍲

GREEK LEMON CHICKEN SOUP


Ingredients:

1 chicken breast, boneless, cut into small cubes
1 onion, finely chopped
1 stalk of celery, diced
1 carrot, finely chopped
5 garlic pods
2 cloves
Zest and juice from half a lemon (extra zest for a burst of lemon flavor)
1 1/2 tsp fresh or dried parsley
4 cups chicken stock or water
1 tsp butter
1 tbsp cornflour mixed with 1/4 cup water
1/4 tsp pepper powder


GREEK LEMON CHICKEN SOUP

Method :

Melt butter in a pan, toss in garlic and cloves, sauté for 1 minute. Add onions, celery, carrots, and lemon zest; sauté until onions are translucent. Incorporate chicken, sauté for 2-3 minutes, then pour in stock or water. Cover and simmer for 13-17 minutes until the chicken is tender. Stir in lemon juice, salt, parsley, and pepper. Drizzle the cornflour mixture, simmer until the soup thickens. Garnish with lemon slices and serve piping hot.

Note: Skipped Orzo for my family's preference, but feel free to add it for the authentic Greek Lemon Chicken Soup experience! 🍋

Happy Cooking,
Lena

4 comments:

  1. I want that bowl rite now, wish i get a bowl of this soup.

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  2. My family loves this kinda hot soup and am totally falling for it..Thanks for following me and it's my pleasure to follow u back dear

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