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Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Soup

Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Soup

This Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Soup, a delightful Avgolemono, combines tender chicken and orzo in a zesty broth, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 377

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 2-3 stalks celery, diced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 breasts chicken (about 12 oz / 350 g total)
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • ? cup orzo
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 egg yolks
  • a handful fresh dill
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large stock pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven and cook the onion, carrot, and celery for 8-10 minutes over medium heat until softened.
  2. Add the garlic and cook for another minute, then add the bay leaves, chicken, and chicken stock.
  3. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Take out the chicken breasts and bay leaves. Add the orzo to the pot and continue to cook for 10 minutes.
  5. Shred the chicken with two forks and add it back to the pot.
  6. While the orzo is cooking, whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice in a bowl. Take out 1-2 ladles of soup and pour it over the egg-lemon mixture to temper it. Add this mix to the pot and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in the fresh dill, adjust the seasoning, and serve immediately, with some extra fresh dill on top if you like.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 377kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 32gFat: 13gSodium: 679mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8g

Notes

This soup is perfect for meal prep and can be customized with additional vegetables like spinach or quinoa instead of orzo.

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