Greek Lemon Chicken Soup (Taziki’s Copycat)
Greek lemon chicken soup is a cozy, comforting bowl of soup. This version of chicken soup uses rice instead of noodles and has a bright citrus herb background.
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Have you been to Taziki’s?
It’s one of our very favorite cafes!
And one of the perks of being a food blogger?
If you plan to release a recipe that you are developing to taste like a restaurant’s recipe, it’s a write off to sample it once or twice.
Business expenses you know?
And friends that is exactly what my husband and I did when I was developing this Greek lemon chicken soup that is a spot on copycat of Taziki’s lemon chicken soup.
I was doing my due diligence to be sure I absolutely nailed my recreation of the cozy soup for you.
And I think fans of Taziki’s chicken soup will agree that my research certainly paid off!
Ingredients
- Chicken broth– You could substitute chicken stock if that’s what you have
- Chicken– Cooked shredded chicken. Rotisserie chicken you’ve pulled from the bones is perfect for this.
- Carrots– Grated
- Rosemary leaves– Finely chopped
- Lemon juice– Fresh
- Greek seasoning– You can find these in the spice aisle at most grocers or online here.
- Rice– Cooked basmati rice or another long grain rice
How to Make
Making Greek chicken soup with lemon that tastes just like Taziki’s is easy!
Just stir all of the ingredients (except the rice) together in a dutch oven or other large pot.
Let the soup come to a boil and then turn the heat down to medium low so the soup just simmers.
Let the soup simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Dish the soup out into bowls and stir in 1/4-1/3 cup of rice right into each bowl before serving.
Serve immediately, with Greek pita bread.
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Make sure you store the rice separately since the rice will absorb all the broth as it sits.
What does lemon do to chicken soup?
Adding lemon to chicken soup adds a nice bright flavor to the background of your chicken soup.
It also adds some immune boosting vitamin c.
Tips and Tricks
- For more flavor, you can add some minced garlic to the soup.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices if desired.
- Don’t add the rice directly to the soup while you are cooking the soup. The rice will absorb the broth and release its starch, creating a much thicker soup and giving you gummier rice.
Other Copycat Taziki Recipes
This Greek lemon chicken soup is a spot on copycat of Taziki’s soup!
Make it to brighten up any chilly day and enjoy!
Looking for other copycat Taziki’s recipes?
Try these:
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Greek Lemon Chicken Soup (Taziki's Copycat)
Ingredients
- 1 quart chicken broth
- 2 1/2 firmly packed cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 tbsp rosemary leaves finely chopped
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tbsp Greek seasoning
- 4-5 cups cooked Basmati rice
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients (except the rice) to a dutch oven, or other large pot, and stir to combine.1 quart chicken broth, 2 1/2 firmly packed cups cooked, shredded chicken, 1/2 cup grated carrots, 1/2 tbsp rosemary leaves, 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tbsp Greek seasoning
- Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat to medium low. Let the soup simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- To each cup of soup, stir in 1/4-1/3 cup of rice right before serving.4-5 cups cooked Basmati rice
- Serve immediately, with soft Greek pita bread.
Notes
- For more flavor, you can add some minced garlic to the soup.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices if desired.
- Don't add the rice directly to the soup while you are cooking the soup. The rice will absorb the broth and release its starch, creating a much thicker soup and giving you gummier rice.
Nutrition
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My family loves this soup! Thank you for sharing your recipe, this way we are enjoying a “expensive meal” at home.