Ingredients
– 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 6 cups chicken broth
– 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
– 3 large eggs
– 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 cup carrots, diced
– 1 cup celery, diced
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Creating Greek Lemon Chicken Soup can be straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Cook the Chicken: In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 15 minutes until fully cooked. Remove the chicken and set aside to cool.
2. Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
3. Add Orzo: Stir in the uncooked orzo pasta and let it cook for about 10 minutes, or until al dente.
4. Shred the Chicken: While the orzo cooks, shred the cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces.
5. Combine Ingredients: Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Add oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
6. Make the Avgolemono Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and lemon juice together until well combined.
7. Temper the Eggs: Gradually add a ladle of hot broth from the pot into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
8. Combine with Soup: Slowly pour the tempered egg mixture back into the soup, stirring gently. Make sure the soup is off the heat to prevent curdling.
9. Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
These steps will guide you in creating this incredible soup effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 25g