lilbobby
Culinary Explorer
Yasou, food enthusiasts! Warm up your taste buds with the comforting flavors of Greece with this Greek-Inspired Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup. This fusion dish features tender chicken, hearty orzo pasta, and a bright, tangy broth infused with lemon juice and fresh herbs like dill and oregano. Serve this soul-soothing soup with a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese and a slice of crusty bread for a taste of the Mediterranean. Let's dive in and elevate your dinner table with this delicious fusion creation!
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup orzo pasta
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Crumbled feta cheese, for serving
- Crusty bread, for serving
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot and bring to a simmer.
- Add bite-sized chicken pieces to the pot and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in orzo pasta and continue to simmer until pasta is tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped fresh dill, and chopped fresh oregano to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Ladle the Greek-Inspired Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup into bowls and garnish with crumbled feta cheese.
- Serve hot with crusty bread on the side for dipping.
- Enjoy the comforting and vibrant flavors of this Greek-inspired soup, a fusion of Mediterranean ingredients that will transport you to the sunny shores of Greece with every spoonful! Kali oreksi! (Bon appétit!)