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Delicious Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

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A comforting and silky Greek-inspired lemon chicken soup with tender chicken, rice or orzo, and a bright citrus flavor, naturally creamy without heavy cream.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Greek
  • Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast or thighs
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup rice or orzo
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft.
  3. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and add chicken. Simmer until chicken is fully cooked.
  5. Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
  6. Add rice or orzo and cook until tender.
  7. In a bowl, whisk eggs with lemon juice.
  8. Slowly add a ladle of hot broth into the egg mixture while whisking to temper it.
  9. Gradually stir the egg mixture back into the soup.
  10. Season with salt and pepper, then garnish with fresh herbs and serve.

Notes

  • Temper eggs carefully to avoid curdling.
  • Do not boil after adding eggs to maintain a smooth texture.
  • Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
  • Add carrots or celery for extra flavor.
  • Orzo gives a slightly different texture than rice.

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