Recipes
non-veg
Greek Citrus Chicken Soup
By FITTR
⏳ Prep Time: 30 minute
01 Jul 2022
2022-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
5.80
Nutritional Overview
Calories
580 kcal
Protein
75 gm
Carbs
43 gm
Fats
12 gm
Ingredients
Chicken broth: 500 gm
Olive oil: 15 ml
Garlic cloves, minced: 4 pieces
Sweet onion: 50 gm
Lemon, zested: 5 gm
Chicken breasts, boneless skinless: 175 gm
Israeli couscous (pearl): 75 gm
Red pepper, crushed: 1 gm
Feta, crumbled: 30 gm
Chive, chopped: 8 gm
Salt and pepper: To taste
Method
Step 1
Place the olive oil in a large - quart sauce pot over medium-low heat.
Step 2
Peel the onion. Then quarter it and slice it into thin strips.
Step 3
Once the oil is hot, sautue the onion and minced garlic for - minutes to soften.
Step 4
Add the chicken broth, raw chicken breasts, lemon zest, and crushed red pepper to the pot.
Step 5
Raise the heat to high, cover, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium, then simmer for minutes.
Step 6
Stir in the couscous, salt, and black pepper to taste. Simmer for another minutes. Then turn the heat off.
Step 7
Using tongs, remove the two chicken breasts from the pot. Use a fork and tongs to shred the chicken. Then place it back in the pot.
Step 8
Stir in the crumbled feta cheese and chopped chive.
Step 9
Taste and add salt & pepper as needed. Serve warm.
