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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from Greece, Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is a comforting dish often enjoyed during colder months. It reflects the Mediterranean love for fresh ingredients and bright flavors, particularly the use of lemon which adds a refreshing twist. Today, this soup is cherished globally, often adapted with various herbs and vegetables.

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6 servings
Servings4
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 carrots, peeled and diced
1/2 yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups chicken broth
1 cup orzo pasta
3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
3 eggs
1/2 cup lemon juice (about 3-4 lemons)
1 cup fresh baby spinach
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1

Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add carrots and onion and sauté until soft, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and sauté one minute more.

2

Add broth and bring to a simmer. Add orzo and cook until soft and tender. Stir in cooked chicken and remove from heat.

3

Whisk eggs and lemon juice together in a small bowl. Temper your eggs by scooping some of the hot broth from the soup pot and mixing it into the egg mixture.

4

Add warmed egg mixture back to the soup pot slowly, stirring constantly, until smooth and creamy.

5

Stir in spinach and dill, season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve! Enjoy.

Equipment Needed

large stockpotDutch oven

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