Frankie Makes The Perfect Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Turkey is leaner while vegetable broth is cost-effective and vegetarian.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while canola is often less expensive.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: barley

Quinoa is a nutritious alternative, while barley is budget-friendly.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice can provide a similar tang, while vinegar is very economical.

Chop vegetables for the soup base.

Poach chicken thighs in water until cooked through.

Add a little olive oil to the pan.

Filter the broth through a colander after removing the chicken.

Add rice to the simmering broth and cook until tender.

Shred the poached chicken.

Temper the egg mixture with hot broth before adding it to the soup.

Add lemon zest and juice of three lemons to the soup.

Add spinach and fresh dill to the soup.

Kill the heat and let the residual heat wilt the spinach.

Prepare infused chili oil by frying chili flakes in olive oil.

Pour infused chili oil over the soup before serving.

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