Description
Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Soup is a delightful dish that combines creamy goodness with zesty lemon flavor, creating a comforting bowl of sunshine. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this soup features tender chicken, rice, and a luscious egg-lemon mixture that elevates traditional chicken soup to new heights. Whether it’s a chilly evening or a moment when you crave something warm and refreshing, this soup promises to satisfy your taste buds and brighten your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 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 cook for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add rice (or orzo) and reduce heat to simmer for 10-12 minutes until tender.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs until frothy, then slowly incorporate lemon juice while whisking.
- Temper the egg-lemon mixture by gradually adding hot broth from the pot while whisking continuously.
- Slowly pour the tempered mixture back into the pot, stir in shredded chicken, and heat through without boiling.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving with fresh dill on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 130mg