Greek Lemon Chicken Soup: A Cozy, Nourishing Bowl to Savor
Greek Lemon Chicken Soup is a comforting dish that combines the goodness of chicken, vegetables, and a tangy lemon flavor.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 eggs
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- In a large pot, combine chicken broth and chicken breast. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and set aside.
- Add orzo, carrots, onion, and garlic to the broth. Cook until the vegetables are tender and the orzo is cooked.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Slowly temper the egg mixture with hot broth, then stir it back into the pot.
- Add the shredded chicken and parsley, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add spinach or other greens.
- Adjust the lemon juice to taste for preferred tanginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Greek Lemon Chicken Soup, Chicken Soup, Lemon Soup