Description
Experience the delightful balance of comfort and freshness with Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Soup. This vibrant dish combines tender chicken, zesty lemon, and aromatic herbs to create a creamy yet light bowl of goodness. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this soup is quick to prepare and packed with nutrients. With its rich flavors and versatile ingredients, you can easily customize it to your taste. Serve it with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that brings sunshine to your table.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup uncooked rice (or orzo pasta)
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 large eggs
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Fresh dill (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for about 5 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, and add rice (or orzo). Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes until tender.
- While cooking, whisk eggs in a bowl until frothy; gradually add lemon juice while whisking.
- Temper the egg mixture by slowly adding hot broth while whisking continuously. Pour back into the pot gently.
- Stir in shredded chicken and heat through for about 5 minutes without boiling. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh dill and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg