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Greek-Style Chicken Soup

Name: Greek-Style Chicken Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (approx. 1.2 kg) or 600–700 g bone-in chicken thighs; 2 medium carrots, sliced into rounds; 1 parsley root, diced; 1 small parsnip, diced; 1 large onion, whole or chopped; 2 celery stalks with leaves; 2 L cold water; 2 bay leaves; a few whole black peppercorns; salt to taste; 3 egg yolks (or 2 whole eggs); 200 ml full-fat sour cream (min. 25%); juice of 1 large lemon (approx. 50 ml); zest of ½ lemon (optional); 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped; salt and white pepper to taste

Ciorbă de pui a la grec is one of the most beloved soups in Romanian cuisine, made from chicken simmered in a vegetable broth and finished with a rich dressing of eggs beaten with sour cream and lemon juice. Its velvety texture and delicate lemon aroma make it both comforting and refined.

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Servings

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Prep

20 min

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Cook

75 min

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Total

95 min

🥘Ingredients

servings

Chicken broth

Greek-style egg dressing

Finishing

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🌾Gluten-free🥩Low-carb / Keto💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

approx. 2.5 L soup

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Up to 3 days in a sealed container; reheat gently on low heat without boiling to keep the dressing intact

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Freezer

Without dressing — can be frozen up to 2 months; add fresh dressing when reheating

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 400 ml)

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Calories

280 kcal

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Protein

22 g

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Fat

16 g

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Carbohydrates

10 g

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Fiber

2 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂White bread or croutons

🥂Lemon slices

🥂Extra sour cream at the table (optional)

🥂Light dry white wine (Pinot Grigio, Fetească Albă)

💡Variations

Add 50 g of rice or thin noodles to the soup 15 minutes before finishing for a heartier version.

Replace sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version with a more pronounced sour note.

Use chicken breast instead of a whole chicken for a leaner version — reduce cooking time to 25–30 minutes.