Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Lemon Chicken Soup. This Greek-inspired soup is a delicious blend of chicken, orzo (or rice), and a bright lemony broth that’s perfect for any time of year.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken, shredded
- ½ cup orzo or rice
For the Lemon Mixture:
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
For Garnish:
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh dill or parsley
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Simmer Broth: Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, and add orzo or rice. Simmer until tender.
- Prepare Lemon Mixture: Whisk eggs and lemon juice. Temper with hot broth.
- Thicken Soup: Gradually stir the tempered mixture back into the soup. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with dill or parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a creamier version, stir in ¼ cup heavy cream with the lemon mixture.
- Use leftover turkey or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste for desired tanginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
