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By: MadelinePosted: 01/04/2020Updated: 01/02/2022

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This Greek Lemon Chicken Soup is a Whole30 chicken soup made with lemon, Greek spices, and potatoes. It is so comforting and flavorful. It’s like the perfect combination of chicken noodle soup and lemon-herb roasted potatoes.

Three quarter view of Greek lemon soup in a stock pot with a wooden mixing spoon in it

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup is the first thing I am making next time I have a cold.

Getting sick in the winter is a given, but getting sick while on the Whole30 can be terrible. Mostly because you don’t get to eat all of your usual comfort foods like chicken noodle soup.

This comforting lemony soup has fully replaced chicken noodle soup for me. It’s bursting with flavor and is still a filling comfort food thanks to the golden potatoes.

I keep a container of this Greek lemon chicken soup in the freezer during cold and flu season. It is the perfect thing to warm me up when I am feeling under the weather.

What kitchen tools will I need to make this lemon chicken soup?

You can make this recipe in an Instant Pot or on the stove top. Either way, you will only need a few basic kitchen tools in order to make this soup.

  • Instant Pot, Stockpot or Dutch Oven
  • Sharp knife for chopping vegetables
  • Vegetable peeler
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Microplane for zesting
  • Wooden mixing spoon
Above view of Greek Lemon Chicken Soup in a serving bowl with a spoon in it
 

What ingredients will I need to make this healthy Greek lemon chicken dinner?

  • Ghee
  • Celery
  • Carrots
  • Onion
  • Dried oregano
  • Dried dill
  • Garlic powder
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Fresh lemon juice
  • Chicken broth
  • Golden potatoes
  • Boneless skinless chicken breast
  • Lemon zest

Ingredient Substituions

You can use orzo pasta in place of potatoes. If I use orzo, I prefer to cook it separately and then stir it into the premade soup.

Feel free to use boneless skinless chicken thighs in place of chicken breasts. I tend to think chicken thighs are more flavorful than chicken breasts anyway.

It is best to use ghee or butter to saute the veggies for this healthy soup recipe, but if you do not want to use either of those you can use olive oil.

Simplify this recipe with rotisserie chicken

To make this Greek lemon chicken soup recipe even easier, use the shredded breast meat from a rotisserie chicken. Stir this in towards the end of simmering the soup.

Three quarter view of Greek Lemon Chicken Soup in a serving bowl with a spoon

Let’s make Greek Lemon Chicken Soup!

Step 1: Dice, Peel, Chop, Zest

First, dice the carrots, celery, and onion. Then peel and cube the potatoes. Next, zest the lemons and squeeze the juice out.

Step 2: Saute

Then, heat the ghee in the Instant Pot on simmer or in the dutch oven on medium-low heat. Next, add the onions, celery, carrots to the pot and saute for 4 minutes. Then, stir in the herbs, spices, salt and pepper and saute for an additional minute.

Step 3: Boil and Simmer or Pressure Cook

For stovetop, next, add the potatoes, chicken breast, lemon juice, water, and chicken broth to the pot and bring it to a boil. Once the soup is boiling reduce to a simmer, cover the pot and simmer for 20 minutes.

For Instant Pot, dd the potatoes, chicken breast, lemon juice, water, and chicken broth to the Instant Pot. Allow the Instant Pot to come to pressure and cook on manual high pressure for 15 minutes.

Step 4: Shred the chicken and Stir into soup

For both methods, remove the chicken from the pot and shred with 2 forks. Then, add the shredded chicken back to the soup and stir to combine. Finally, serve the soup with fresh lemon slices and fresh herbs.

garnish options

Add even more flavor to this lemon chicken soup by serving it with flavorful fresh garnish options. I like to serve this with fresh lemon zest, fresh dill, cracked black pepper and parmesan cheese.

Above view of lemon chicken soup with potatoes in a large stock pot

Can I make this lemon chicken soup in the Instant Pot?

Yes! I have included both Instant Pot and stovetop instructions for this Greek Lemon Chicken Soup. Keep reading to learn how to make this greek lemon soup quickly in the instant pot.

Can I make this Greek chicken soup ahead of time and freeze it?

Yes, you can! This recipe makes quite a bit of soup. So much that we couldn’t finish it all in the 4 days that it will last.

Allow your soup to cool completely and then place it in airtight containers. Place the soup in the freezer where it should be good for at least a few months.

Check out these other healthy and comforting soup recipes!

  • Creamy Chicken and Brown Rice Soup
  • Sweet Potato and Sausage Curry Soup
  • Homemade Chickarina Soup (Progresso Copycat)
  • Sweet Potato Paleo Chili

If you love Greek food, you should check out this Easy Greek Dinner Party Menu!

Keep reading to grab the full recipe! If you make this soup please rate and review in the comments below, or share it with me on Instagram!

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Recipe

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

★★★★★ 4.9 from 23 reviews

A fun Whole30 twist on chicken soup made with lemon, Greek spices, and potatoes.

Recipe By: Madeline
Prep: 10 minutesCook: 35 minutesTotal: 45 minutes
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Servings: 4 Servings 1x

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

  1. Dice the carrots, celery and onion
  2. Peel and cut the potatoes into 1″ cubes
  3. Zest two lemons before squeezing them for 1/4 cup lemon juice
  4. Turn the Instant Pot on saute and add the ghee to the pot
  5. Once the ghee has fully melted add the onions, celery, and carrots to the pot
  6. Saute the veggies in the for 4 minutes, tossing frequently
  7. Add oregano, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper to the pot and sauté for another minute
  8. Turn the instant pot off sauté
  9. Add the chicken broth, water, chicken breast, lemon juice, and potatoes to the pot
  10. Give the soup a gentle stir and close the lid of the Instant Pot
  11. Set the vent to sealing and set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 15 minutes
  12. Let the Instant Pot come to pressure and then cook for 15 minutes
  13. Once the Instant Pot beeps, manually release the pressure and remove the lid
  14. Remove the chicken breasts and shred with two forks
  15. Add the shredded chicken back to pot with the lemon zest and stir to combine
  16. Serve the soup with fresh lemon and dill

Stovetop Instructions

  1. Dice the carrots, celery and onion
  2. Peel and cut the potatoes into 1″ cubes
  3. Zest two lemons before squeezing them for 1/4 cup lemon juice
  4. Heat ghee in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat
  5. Once the ghee has fully melted add the onions, celery, and carrots to the pot
  6. Sauté the veggies in the for 4 minutes, tossing frequently
  7. Add oregano, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper to the pot and sauté for another minute
  8. Add the chicken broth, water, chicken breast, lemon juice, and potatoes to the pot
  9. Give the soup a gentle stir and increase the heat to high
  10. Allow the soup to come to a boil, cover and reduce to a simmer
  11. Allow the soup to simmer covered for 20 minutes and turn off the heat
  12. Remove the chicken breasts and shred with two forks
  13. Add the shredded chicken back to pot with the lemon zest and stir to combine
  14. Serve the soup with fresh lemon and dill
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  1. Tamara says

    Posted on 1/5 at 4:32 pm

    Made today for my sick kiddo. It was delicious.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/5 at 8:40 pm

      YAY! So glad to hear that!

      Reply
  2. Emily says

    Posted on 1/7 at 5:41 pm

    Yum! This was a perfect meal to feed my cold today. So glad there’s more for tomorrow and the rest in the freezer. Delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/7 at 5:46 pm

      YAY! SO glad you enjoyed it. We are fighting off colds all week around here so having this in the freezer was amazing

      Reply
  3. Ally says

    Posted on 1/23 at 8:28 pm

    I’ve made this three times since I started whole30 this January. It’s my go to meal! I’m obsessed.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/24 at 12:41 pm

      YES I am so glad you love it as much as I do! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
  4. Michele says

    Posted on 1/25 at 9:26 pm

    Making this for the third time tomorrow, three weeks in a row! Simple, delicious ingredients that I always have on hand. Thanks for another great one!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/26 at 9:52 am

      woo!! You’re welcome 🙂

      Reply
  5. Michele LaPointe says

    Posted on 2/22 at 7:11 pm

    This was fantastic! I love how it combines Greek lemon potatoes with chicken soup! A nice variation on the usual lemon chicken orzo recipe. This will be a regular for us!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 2/23 at 5:57 pm

      Yay! I am so glad!

      Reply
  6. ML says

    Posted on 3/24 at 10:01 am

    This is the best chicken soup!! I froze half right away in case any of my family is sick during pandemic. It has such an interesting combination of flavors – light, warming and definitely healthy. The Instant Pot recipe is simple and fast. Will definitely make again and again. Thanks Madeline!

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 3/24 at 11:03 am

      oh yay!! So glad you made this and froze some! We froze ours immediately as well!

      Reply
  7. Sarah S says

    Posted on 4/13 at 5:30 pm

    Another soup hit! I love that it took just 45 minutes to make including clean up 🙂 I didn’t have any dill so used thyme instead and it was so flavorful. To quote my mother “this is amazing!” Can’t wait to whip up this easy soup again.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 4/14 at 1:20 pm

      Amazing!! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
  8. Melinda says

    Posted on 5/5 at 3:18 pm

    Decided to try this soup on a whim, in the instant pot, even though I don’t actually like soup that much. I’ve made it three more times since. It’s THAT good.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 5/6 at 10:40 am

      YES! that is a huge compliment coming from someone who doesn’t even like soup much!

      Reply
  9. Katie says

    Posted on 5/5 at 5:16 pm

    I think the thing I loved most about this soup is that it was the PERFECT amount. We had four bowls for dinner and had just enough leftovers for 1-2 bowls for lunch the next day. So many recipes for soup make enough for a whole week! Just a hint of lemon which was refreshing, not too over powering. Will def make to keep on hand in the freezer for those sick days.

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 5/6 at 10:39 am

      Ah thank you!!! We LOVE to keep this in the freezer for that exact reason!

      Reply
  10. Carolyne says

    Posted on 9/20 at 7:45 pm

    This is by far my favorite whole 30 recipe and has become a favorite of mine! I couldn’t wait to make it again as the temps turned chillier!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 9/21 at 4:58 pm

      Aw yay!! I am SO glad! Thank you!

      Reply
  11. Cat says

    Posted on 9/27 at 5:37 pm

    This was so yummy and fast and made lots! Was able to freeze the leftovers and can’t wait to eat them

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 9/27 at 9:26 pm

      so glad!! I always freeze this one for later and then I am so glad I have it!

      Reply
  12. Bethany says

    Posted on 9/27 at 10:29 pm

    I have made this soup many times. It is easy to make and delicious. Definitely a favorite with my family.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 9/28 at 9:14 am

      Aw thank you!! So glad you and your family enjoy it!

      Reply
  13. Lauren says

    Posted on 10/6 at 12:03 am

    Made this today and loved it. We had overindulged all weekend, and this + a side of broccoli was exactly what we needed to start the week. And it was so comforting! Can’t wait for the leftovers

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 10/6 at 1:43 pm

      Sounds like the perfect dinner!!

      Reply
  14. Liz K says

    Posted on 12/29 at 8:29 am

    This was so good that I immediately sent the recipe to my mother. Never making boring chicken soup again!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 12/30 at 10:51 pm

      ah love that!!

      Reply
  15. Sarah Rehart says

    Posted on 1/29 at 5:32 pm

    This soup is so yummy. It was super easy to make, so good. 10/10

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/29 at 11:47 pm

      awesome!! thank you!!

      Reply
  16. David says

    Posted on 2/27 at 10:23 am

    I don’t normally post comments, but honestly this soup deserves it. I must admit I thought a soup this easy to make would be hard pressed to be flavorful, but boy was I wrong and I think the Feta just makes it that much better. Really glad I found this blog, because honestly anything I’ve tried to make is really good and easy.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 2/27 at 3:55 pm

      aw thank you so much!!

      Reply
  17. Ann says

    Posted on 4/11 at 5:12 pm

    Loved this- another fab recipe by Madeline! This was super simple and I already had all of the ingredients needed. Came together quickly too! Would definitely make again!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 4/12 at 1:58 pm

      Thank you so much, Ann!!!

      Reply
  18. Meg says

    Posted on 5/11 at 9:37 pm

    Yum! Loved this lemony delight! Highly recommend this if you need something to soothe the soul. My tummy has been a mess lately and this was the perfect dinner – yummy, filling but not too heavy.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 6/1 at 10:51 am

      YAY! Thank you!

      Reply
  19. Emma says

    Posted on 5/13 at 8:46 am

    Such a lovely warming and fresh soup! Full of goodness and tasty flavours, I will be making this time and again!
    I swapped the dill for tyme as I’m not keen on dill, and only added 1/3 cup of lemon juice to keep the soup more savoury – it’s versatile so you can tweak and make your own style

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 6/1 at 10:50 am

      so wonderful to hear that! thank you!

      Reply
  20. Caitie says

    Posted on 7/20 at 5:55 pm

    Best soup recipes ever! Make this soup once a week in the winter. It is so yummy and classic but also soothing and flavorful. A must add to your weekly meal rotations

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 7/25 at 8:14 pm

      so glad to hear that! thank you!

      Reply
  21. Jessica says

    Posted on 9/30 at 7:42 pm

    Easy and delicious! I didn’t use dill and I wish I did to give more for a flavor boost to the broth. Don’t skip the dill!

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 10/5 at 11:54 am

      Good to know, Jessica! Thanks for trying! I love dill 🙂

      Reply
  22. Joelle says

    Posted on 2/7 at 6:43 pm

    This recipe is so simple, filling and delicious!
    Its super simple and comes together quickly.
    I add orzo or my noddle loving son.
    Ive made this a few times now and twice to give as a meal for new moms. Comforting, healthy and easy to freeze if need be!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  23. Julia says

    Posted on 9/25 at 1:07 pm

    This is a great soup, I made a second batch just a few days after my first batch. I have been keeping some in the freezer for lunches. I topped one batch with biscuit mix to make it into chicken and dumplings and it was a delicious and filling meal.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 9/25 at 1:27 pm

      oooo that sounds SO good! I can’t wait to prep a batch for my freezer

      Reply
  24. Robyn says

    Posted on 10/20 at 7:45 pm

    This is quickly becoming my go-to when feeling under the weather. It’s light but so filling. Super easy to make and stores really well!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 10/21 at 10:34 am

      thank you so much!!!

      Reply

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