Description
Creamy Greek Lemon Chicken Soup combines zesty lemon, tender chicken, and plant-based cream for a comforting, flavorful soup. Infused with fresh herbs and a rich broth, this heartwarming dish offers a vibrant balance of creaminess and refreshing citrus, perfect for any season and easily customizable to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Broth
- 2 chicken breasts, diced into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (natural)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
Flavors and Creaminess
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup plant-based cream
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (added at end)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (added at end)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Finely chop the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Set aside fresh dill and parsley to chop just before adding to the soup to retain their bright flavors.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil (natural) in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, cooking until the onion turns translucent and vegetables soften, building a flavorful base.
- Cook the Chicken: Add diced chicken to the pot and sauté until no longer pink on the outside, stirring frequently to ensure even cooking and flavor blending.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in chicken broth and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Bring to a gentle simmer, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 15 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Introduce Lemon and Cream: Stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice and plant-based cream. Add natural gelling agent for a silky texture. Continue cooking on low heat for 5 minutes, avoiding vigorous boiling to prevent separation.
- Finish with Fresh Herbs: Turn off heat and stir in chopped dill and parsley just before serving to preserve their fresh aroma and color.
Notes
- Always use freshly squeezed lemon juice for vibrant flavor.
- Keep heat low after adding cream to maintain smoothness.
- Homemade broth enhances depth but store-bought works well.
- Add fresh herbs at the end to preserve brightness.
- Adjust natural gelling agent amount to your preferred soup thickness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Greek lemon chicken soup, creamy chicken soup, plant-based cream soup, lemon soup, healthy chicken soup
