Description
Creamy Greek Lemon Chicken Soup is a delightful blend of rich flavors and comforting textures, making it the perfect dish for cozy nights or family gatherings. This creamy soup features zesty lemon notes that elevate its traditional chicken broth, creating a unique comfort food experience everyone will love. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can enjoy this deliciously nourishing meal in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 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
- Dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrot, and celery for about 5-7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add chicken and bay leaves; cook until chicken is no longer pink.
- Pour in chicken stock and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in orzo and simmer for about 15 minutes until al dente.
- In a bowl, whisk lemon juice and egg yolks; temper with hot broth before adding to the soup.
- Remove bay leaves and stir in fresh dill, oregano, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg