greek lemon chicken soup

Name: greek lemon chicken soup
Cuisine: European, Greek, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 medium onion, diced ((about 4.5 ounces)); 1 medium carrot, diced ((about 5 ounces)); 2 to 3 celery stalks, diced ((about 6 ounces)); 2 to 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 bay leaves; 2 boneless chicken breasts ((about 12 ounces)); 6 cups chicken stock or broth; 3/4 cup orzo ((175 grams)); 2 to 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice ((see Recipe Notes)); 2 egg yolks; 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped; salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste

5 steps

Inspired by Skinny Spatula Add a side salad for a hearty meal. Don't forget some crusty bread to sop up that delicious broth.

Updated at: Wed, 13 Sep 2023 19:31:51 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories533.6 kcal (27%)

Total Fat23.3 g (33%)

Carbs47 g (18%)

Sugars11.8 g (13%)

Protein34.2 g (68%)

Sodium869 mg (43%)

Fiber7.4 g (26%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 tablespoonolive oil

1 tablespoonbutter

2boneless chicken breasts

6 cupschicken stock

or broth

¾ cuporzo

2 tablespoonslemon juice

freshly ground, to taste

Instructions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil and butter in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot and celery and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until softened.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped garlic and cook for another minute, before adding the bay leaves, chicken and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low, cover with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Remove the chicken breasts along with the bay leaves and transfer to a plate to cool slightly. Add the orzo to the pot. Continue to cook for 10 minutes. Shred the chicken with two forks and add it back to the pot.

Step 4

While the orzo is cooking, whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice in a bowl. Transfer several ladles of soup to the bowl with the egg-lemon combo. Give it a quick whisk to temper the mixture.

Step 5

Add this mixture to the pot and continue to cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the fresh dill. Adjust the seasoning and serve immediately, with some extra fresh dill on top if you like.

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