Homemade Greek Lemon Chicken Soup Recipe

Soup Preparation

1. 1

   Sauté Vegetables

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the onion is translucent.

2. 2

   Add Garlic

   Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute, until fragrant.

3. 3

   Simmer Broth

   Pour in the chicken broth and add the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.

4. 4

   Cook Chicken

   Once boiling, add the chicken breasts to the pot. Reduce heat to low and cover. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

5. 5

   Shred Chicken

   Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the soup.

6. 6

   Add Lemon and Dill

   Stir in the lemon juice and chopped dill into the soup. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

7. 7

   Prepare Egg Mixture

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs. Gradually add a few ladles of the hot soup to the eggs, whisking continuously to temper the eggs.

8. 8

   Combine and Serve

   Slowly stir the egg mixture back into the soup, ensuring not to boil the soup after adding the eggs. Serve hot in cups or with a salad.