Easy Greek Chicken and Rice Soup

Easy Greek Chicken and Rice Soup

A light yet satisfying Greek-inspired chicken and rice soup, featuring ground chicken, carrots, Greek seasonings, and a bright lemon finish, cooked quickly on the stovetop.

Shannon Williamsby Shannon Williams
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45 min (15m prep, 30m cook)
4 servings
GreekMain CourseDairy-FreeGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeFish-FreeSesame-FreeSugar-FreeHigh-Protein

Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken
  • 1 small, diced Yellow Onion
  • 2 medium, peeled and diced Carrots
  • 1 diced Celery Stalk
  • 3 cloves, minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon, or to taste Salt
  • 0.3 teaspoon, or to taste Black Pepper
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth
  • 0.5 cup, uncooked Long-Grain White Rice
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons, chopped, for garnish Fresh Dill or Parsley

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat and set the chicken aside.

  2. 2

    In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften.

  3. 3

    Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, and dried thyme. Cook for another minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Return the cooked ground chicken to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth, then add the uncooked long-grain white rice. Season with salt and black pepper.

  5. 5

    Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed some of the broth. Stir occasionally to prevent rice from sticking to the bottom.

  6. 6

    Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.

  7. 7

    Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish generously with fresh chopped dill or parsley before serving.

Chef's Tips

  • 💡For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
  • 💡If you prefer a thicker soup, you can slightly reduce the amount of broth or mash a small portion of the cooked rice and vegetables against the side of the pot.
  • 💡Don't overcook the rice; it can become mushy. Keep an eye on it during the last few minutes of simmering.
  • 💡Serve with a side of crusty bread or warm pita for dipping.
  • 💡Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach (stirred in at the very end) or zucchini for extra nutrition.

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