Greek Lemon Chicken Soup Recipe

Rating 5.0
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Greek lemon chicken soup is a cozy and comforting dish. The warming creamy broth is thickened by eggs and brightened with lemon juice.
Utensils Dinner
Globe Mediterranean
14
ingredients
10
steps
45
minutes
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Ingredients

Servings:
6
2 tblsp
extra virgin olive oil
1
large onion, diced
2
stalks of celery, diced
1
large carrot, peeled and diced
2
garlic cloves, minced
2
chicken breasts
8-10 cup(s)
low-sodium chicken broth
1
bay leaf
3
eggs
1 cup(s)
orzo
1/3 cup(s)
lemon juice
salt and pepper, to taste
1-3 tblsp
chopped fresh dill
lemon slices, as garnish

Directions 10 steps | 45 Minutes

Step 1

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

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Step 2

Sauté the onions, celery and carrot until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.

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Step 3

Stir in the chicken breasts, eight cups of chicken broth and bay leaf to the pot. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to simmer. Cover the pot and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

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Step 4

Discard the bay leaf. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred. Set aside

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Step 5

Add the orzo to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally until al dente.

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Step 6

While the orzo is cooking, whisk together the lemon juice and the eggs in a medium bowl. 

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Step 7

While whisking the egg mixture, slowly drizzle in two ladles of hot soup. Once the orzo is done cooking, remove the pot from the heat.

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Step 8

While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle the egg mixture into the soup. Continue to whisk constantly so the eggs do not scramble.

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Step 9

Return the soup to low heat and add the chicken and dill. Add more chicken broth if desired. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Step 10

Garnish with lemon slices and extra dill, if desired. Serve warm. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
319
FAT
14.5 g
PROTEIN
25 g
CARBS
23.8 g

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Chrystal G.

Chrystal

31 Jul 2022

Easy recipe with a ton of flavor

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Sarah D.

Sarah

27 Jul 2022

Make ahead and enjoy for lunch. Perfect nourishment for a long work day.

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Sam N.

Sam

18 Jul 2022

One of my childhood favorites. Nice video of the greek lemon chicken soup prep!

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