Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

A nourishing, low-calorie Greek lemon chicken soup featuring tender shredded chicken, colorful vegetables, and bright citrus, served over hearty oat fish noodles.

Ingredients

• 200 g chicken breast
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 onion
• 1 stalk celery
• 1 carrot
• 1 tsp herbs de Provence
• 500 ml chicken broth
• 100 g oat fish noodles
• to taste sea salt
• 1/2 lemon
• 1 sprig cilantro
• to taste black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Prepare the chicken

   

   Boil the chicken breast for 20 minutes until fully cooked. Once cooled, use a fork to shred the chicken into thin strips. This shredded chicken is ideal for soups, noodles, or rice dishes.

   Tip: Shredding the chicken while it is still warm makes the process easier and ensures even textures.
2. 2Sauté the aromatics

   

   Heat olive oil in a soup pot. Add the minced garlic and diced onions, sautéing over medium heat until they become fragrant and translucent.

   Tip: Keep the heat moderate to prevent the garlic from burning, which can turn the soup bitter.
3. 3Add the vegetables

   

   Add the diced celery and shredded carrots to the pot with the sautéed onions and garlic. Stir well to combine with the aromatics.

   Tip: Sautéing the vegetables for a few minutes helps them soften and release their natural sweetness into the soup base.
4. 4Season with herbs

   

   Sprinkle the herbs de Provence (or dried basil) over the sautéed vegetables. Season with sea salt and continue to sauté for two minutes until the vegetables have softened.

   Tip: Toast the dried herbs in the oil for a few seconds to amplify their aromatic profile before adding liquids.
5. 5Prepare the broth

   

   Pour the chicken broth into the pot with the sautéed vegetables. If you dont have stock, you can substitute with 500ml of hot water mixed with 1/4 chicken bouillon cube.

   Tip: Using a high-quality chicken broth will significantly improve the depth of flavor in the final soup.
6. 6Add the chicken

   

   Gently add the previously shredded chicken into the simmering broth. Bring the entire mixture to a boil, then remove from the heat.

   Tip: Avoid overcooking the chicken once added; since it is already cooked, it only needs to be heated through in the broth.
7. 7Final seasoning

   

   Remove the pot from the heat. Garnish the soup with freshly chopped cilantro and squeeze in the juice from half a lemon to add a bright, aromatic finish to the broth.

   Tip: Adding the lemon juice after removing from heat helps preserve its fresh, vibrant flavor.
8. 8Cook the noodles

   

   Bring a pot of water to a boil and add your chosen staple food. Here, Shanxi oat fish noodles are added to the boiling water to cook until tender.

   Tip: You can substitute these noodles with rice or any other preferred staple grain.

Storage & Reheating

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