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Lemony Greek Chicken Soup

A bright and velvety chicken soup bursting with vegetables, lemon, and orzo.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 c. carrots chopped
  • 1/2 c. celery chopped
  • 1/2 c. onion chopped
  • 3/4 lb. chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 8 c. chicken broth
  • 3/4 c. uncooked orzo
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 c. fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 c. baby spinach chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oregano

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch Oven over medium high heat. Add in the carrots, celery, and onion. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add in the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until the chicken is no longer pink.
  • Add in the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
  • Pour the chicken broth into the Dutch oven and bring the soup to a boil. Add the orzo and cook, uncovered, for 6-7 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the eggs and lemon juice.
  • Remove 1 cup of the boiling soup from the pot. Slowly add the hot soup to the egg mixture,, whisking constantly, to temper the eggs.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the Dutch oven and stir to combine.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the spinach, salt, pepper, and oregano.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

Recipe adapted fromCooking Light