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Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

This Greek Lemon Chicken Soup is a comforting dish, perfect for any occasion with its fresh flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Greek
Servings 1 bowl
Calories 377 kcal

Equipment

  • large stock pot
  • Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 2-3 stalks celery, diced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 breasts chicken (about 12 oz / 350 g total)
  • 6 cups chicken stock (1.5 liter)
  • ¾ cup orzo (175 g)
  • 1 lemon, juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 egg yolks
  • a handful fresh dill
  • Salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven and cook the onion, carrot and celery for 8-10 minutes over medium heat until softened.
  • Add the garlic and cook for another minute, then add the bay leaves, chicken and chicken stock.
  • Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low, cover with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Take out the chicken breasts and bay leaves. Add the orzo to the pot and continue to cook for 10 minutes.
  • Shred the chicken with two forks and add it back to the pot.
  • While the orzo is cooking, whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice in a bowl. Take out 1-2 ladles of soup and pour it over the egg-lemon mixture to temper it. Add this mix to the pot and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the fresh dill, adjust the seasoning and serve immediately, with some extra fresh dill on top if you like.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 377kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 32gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 154mgSodium: 679mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8g
Keyword chicken soup, Comfort Food, easy recipe, Greek Lemon Chicken Soup, Healthy Soup, Lemon Soup
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