Description
Creamy Greek Lemon Chicken Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines vibrant lemon flavors with a rich, creamy texture. Perfect for family dinners or light lunches, this soup elevates the classic chicken soup into a Mediterranean delight. Featuring tender chicken, fresh dill, and orzo pasta, it’s nutritious and satisfying. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to be served as an appetizer or main course. Enjoy it warm with crusty bread or alongside a refreshing salad for a wholesome meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion (diced)
- 1 carrot (diced)
- 3 celery stalks (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 bay leaves
- 12 oz chicken breast (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 6.5 cups chicken stock
- 0.75 cup orzo
- 1.5 lemons (juiced)
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 generous handful fresh dill
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion, carrot, and celery until soft (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add chicken pieces and bay leaves; pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions until tender.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with lemon juice until smooth. Gradually add hot soup to temper the mixture.
- Slowly stir the creamy mixture back into the pot. Add fresh dill, oregano, salt, and pepper to taste. Heat through before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg