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Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Comforting Greek Lemon Chicken Soup for a Cozy Night In

A delightful Greek Lemon Chicken Soup that warms your soul, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Preferably extra virgin
  • 1 medium onion Chopped
  • 1 medium carrot Diced
  • 1 stalk celery Diced
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 2 leaves bay leaves Remove before serving
  • 1 pound chicken breasts Diced or shredded rotisserie
  • 6 cups chicken stock Homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup orzo Can substitute with rice
  • 3 large egg yolks Room temperature to minimize curdling
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice Freshly squeezed is best
  • 0.25 cup fresh dill Chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sauté the vegetables in 2 tablespoons of olive oil for 8-10 minutes until softened.
  2. Add garlic and chicken, stir in bay leaves and chicken stock, and bring to a boil.
  3. Simmer for 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  4. Stir in orzo and cook uncovered for 10 minutes until al dente.
  5. Shred the chicken and return to the pot.
  6. Whisk egg yolks with lemon juice, then temper with hot broth.
  7. Stir the egg mixture into the soup over low heat for 5 minutes.
  8. Add fresh dill and season with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Freeze without orzo for up to 3 months.

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