
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.
Ingredients
- •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
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
In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften.
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, and dried thyme. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 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
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
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
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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