Greek Lemon Chicken Soup: Easy Comfort Food You’ll Love
A comforting and flavorful soup that brings the taste of Greece to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup orzo pasta
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add shredded chicken and sauté for a few minutes.
- Then add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add orzo pasta and cook until tender.
- Whisk eggs with lemon juice in a bowl.
- Gradually add hot broth into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Stir the egg mixture back into the soup.
- Season with salt, pepper, and dill before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding garlic or onion to the sauté.
- Adjust lemon juice according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Greek Lemon Chicken Soup, soup, comfort food, easy recipes