Greek Lemon Chicken Soup (Printable Format)
A warming Greek soup that combines tender chicken, pearl couscous, and bright lemon flavors. Topped with feta and fresh chives for an extra Mediterranean touch.
# What You'll Gather:
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10 cups chicken broth.
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3 tablespoons olive oil.
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8 cloves garlic, finely chopped.
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1 sweet onion, thinly sliced.
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Zest of 1 large lemon.
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2 boneless skinless chicken breasts.
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1 cup pearl couscous (Israeli).
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
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2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled.
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1/3 cup fresh chives, chopped.
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Salt and black pepper to taste.
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-low. Add sliced onion and minced garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant.
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Pour in broth and add raw chicken, lemon zest, and pepper flakes. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
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Reduce heat to medium and simmer covered for 5 minutes to cook chicken.
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Stir in couscous, salt, and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until couscous is tender.
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Remove chicken, shred it using forks, return to pot. Add feta and chives, adjust seasoning.
# Important Tips:
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Pearl couscous works best for texture.
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Adjust red pepper flakes to taste.
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Can use rotisserie chicken to save time.