MEDITERRANEAN LEMON DILL CHICKEN SOUP

MEDITERRANEAN LEMON DILL CHICKEN SOUP. Which team are you? Lemony or creamy??

This soup is pure comfort. Light, lemony, herby, and absolutely perfect for cozy nights. It’s also SO easy and SO good—you’ll want to make it on repeat. 🍋✨

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This recipe brings all the Mediterranean vibes to your table, with tender chicken, fresh dill, and a bright burst of lemon. It’s great for meal prep, too! I used my lowcarb kaizen rice here, but you can use regular rice, orzo, or even something like barley or farro!

Here’s how I made it:

1. Finely dice 1 lb of chicken (cut of choice), drizzle 1 tbsp olive and season with 2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp oregano, 1/2 tbsp paprika, salt + pepper, and juice of 1/2 a lemon. Rub this over 1 lb raw chicken and set aside.
2. Next, lets sauté some veggies. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced yellow onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 2 diced carrots. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
3. Then add the seasoned chicken to the pot, followed by 6-8 cups chicken stock or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let it cook for 25-30 minutes.
4. Finally, add rice, orzo, or barley. To keep this high protein and lowcarb, I added my @kaizenfooddco lowcarb rice, but use whatever you like. Add to the pot until rice is softened, about 6 minutes.
5. Finish with lemon + dill. Stir in the zest and juice of 1 large lemon and 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill. Add a few generous pinches of salt and pepper, stir, and taste. Salt is super key here to bring all the flavors out, so adjust seasoning with salt + pepper as needed.
6. Ladle into bowls, garnish with more dill and fresh lemon if you like, and serve hot. 🌿

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ENJOY!
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