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Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

This warm and comforting Greek Lemon Chicken Soup combines tender chicken, orzo, and a creamy lemon-egg sauce for a light yet satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, sauté the onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
  2. Add the diced chicken and cook until no longer pink.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  4. Add the orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and lemon juice.
  6. Temper the egg-lemon mixture with a ladle of hot soup, then stir it back into the pot.
  7. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, use rice instead of orzo. You can add shredded rotisserie chicken for a quicker meal, or stir in spinach for extra greens.

  • Author: mehdilmh
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Greek
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Optional Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

Keywords: Greek Lemon Chicken Soup, avgolemono, one pot meals, chicken soup, healthy soup