4.9 from 72 votes
Greek Lemon Chicken Soup
A fun Whole30 twist on chicken soup made with lemon, Greek spices, and potatoes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 378 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 6 medium golden potatoes
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Zest from 2 lemons
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions
- Dice the carrots, celery and onion
- Peel and cut the potatoes into 1" cubes
- Zest two lemons before squeezing them for 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Turn the Instant Pot on saute and add the ghee to the pot
- Once the ghee has fully melted add the onions, celery, and carrots to the pot
- Saute the veggies in the for 4 minutes, tossing frequently
- Add oregano, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper to the pot and sauté for another minute
- Turn the instant pot off sauté
- Add the chicken broth, water, chicken breast, lemon juice, and potatoes to the pot
- Give the soup a gentle stir and close the lid of the Instant Pot
- Set the vent to sealing and set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 15 minutes
- Let the Instant Pot come to pressure and then cook for 15 minutes
- Once the Instant Pot beeps, manually release the pressure and remove the lid
- Remove the chicken breasts and shred with two forks
- Add the shredded chicken back to pot with the lemon zest and stir to combine
- Serve the soup with fresh lemon and dill
- Stovetop Instructions
- Dice the carrots, celery and onion
- Peel and cut the potatoes into 1" cubes
- Zest two lemons before squeezing them for 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Heat ghee in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat
- Once the ghee has fully melted add the onions, celery, and carrots to the pot
- Sauté the veggies in the for 4 minutes, tossing frequently
- Add oregano, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper to the pot and sauté for another minute
- Add the chicken broth, water, chicken breast, lemon juice, and potatoes to the pot
- Give the soup a gentle stir and increase the heat to high
- Allow the soup to come to a boil, cover and reduce to a simmer
- Allow the soup to simmer covered for 20 minutes and turn off the heat
- Remove the chicken breasts and shred with two forks
- Add the shredded chicken back to pot with the lemon zest and stir to combine
- Serve the soup with fresh lemon and dill
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Nutrition Information
Serving
4g
Calories
378kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
1585mg
(66%)
Potassium
1580mg
(45%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
5508IU
(110%)
Vitamin C
65mg
(72%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 378
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 378kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 1585mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 1580mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 5508IU | 110% |
| Vitamin C | 65mg | 72% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.