Description
Creamy Greek Lemon Chicken Soup is a delightful and nourishing dish that perfectly balances rich flavors and healthy ingredients. This comforting soup features tender chicken and a zesty lemon broth, enhanced by fresh dill and orzo pasta, making it ideal for cozy family dinners or as a remedy when you’re feeling under the weather. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make recipe will impress your family and friends any time of year. Enjoy it warm with crusty bread for a fulfilling meal that wraps you in warmth!
Ingredients
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- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion (diced)
- 1 carrot (diced)
- 3 celery stalks (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 12 oz chicken breast (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 6.5 cups chicken stock
- 0.75 cup orzo
- Juice of 1.5 lemons
- 2 egg yolks
- Fresh dill, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; sauté onion, carrot, celery until softened (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and bay leaves; cook for another minute.
- Add chicken pieces and brown lightly on all sides.
- Pour in chicken stock; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Stir in orzo and cook according to package instructions (8–10 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk lemon juice with egg yolks, then temper with hot broth before stirring back into the soup along with fresh dill and oregano.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg