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Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Creamy Greek Lemon Chicken Soup That's Pure Comfort

Discover the warmth of Greek Lemon Chicken Soup, a comforting Avgolemono that blends creamy texture with zesty flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts for tender pieces
  • 2 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion finely chopped
  • 2 medium Carrots peeled and diced
  • 3 large cloves Garlic minced
  • 6 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth to control saltiness
For the Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Dried Orzo Pasta fantastic gluten-free option
  • 3 large Large Eggs at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Lemon Juice avoid bottled juices
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Dill for aroma
For Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt adjust as needed
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper cracked fresh

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and diced carrots. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 60 seconds.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and add salt. Bring to a boil, then add chicken and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Remove chicken and add orzo pasta to the pot. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until tender.
  5. Whisk eggs until frothy, then gradually add lemon juice until smooth.
  6. Temper the egg mixture with hot broth, then stir back into the soup.
  7. Mix in chopped dill and serve warm, garnished with black pepper and more dill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3-4 days. Avoid freezing for best texture. Serve with garlic herb bread for a complete meal.

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