Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

[Hev_Brownies]

Hey everyone, excited to share one of my favorite soup recipes with you all: Greek Lemon Chicken Soup! It's a simple yet delicious dish that I love making whenever I need something comforting and satisfying.

INGREDIENTS​

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• ½ to 1 cup finely chopped carrots
• ½ to 1 cup finely chopped celery
• ½ to 1 cup finely chopped green onions
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup rice
• Salt and pepper
• 2 cooked boneless chicken breast pieces, shredded ( about 6 to 8 oz store-bought rotisserie chicken will work)
• ½ cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice
• 2 large eggs
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS​

1. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil on medium-high. Add the carrots, celery and green onions, toss together to saute briefly then stir in the garlic.
2. Add the chicken broth and bay leaves then raise the heat to high. Once the liquid has come to a rolling boil, add the rice, salt and pepper. Turn the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender. Now stir in the cooked chicken.
3. To prepare the egg-lemon sauce, in a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and eggs. While whisking add 2 ladles-full of the broth from the cooking pot (this helps temper the eggs). Once fully combined, add the sauce to the chicken soup and stir. Remove from the heat immediately.
4. Garnish with fresh parsley, if you like. Serve hot with your favorite bread. Enjoy!

Give this soup a try and lemme know if you like it!

 

[Keith_]

Thanks for sharing your go-to comfort dish with us. Can't wait to whip up a batch and indulge in some cozy satisfaction!

 

[asaproque]

That sounds absolutely delicious! Greek Lemon Chicken Soup is such a comforting and flavorful choice, perfect for those cozy evenings or whenever you need a little pick-me-up. Thanks for sharing your favorite recipe with us—I can't wait to give it a try!

 

[lizasoberan]

Hey everyone, excited to share one of my favorite soup recipes with you all: Greek Lemon Chicken Soup! It's a simple yet delicious dish that I love making whenever I need something comforting and satisfying.

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INGREDIENTS​

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• ½ to 1 cup finely chopped carrots
• ½ to 1 cup finely chopped celery
• ½ to 1 cup finely chopped green onions
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup rice
• Salt and pepper
• 2 cooked boneless chicken breast pieces, shredded ( about 6 to 8 oz store-bought rotisserie chicken will work)
• ½ cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice
• 2 large eggs
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS​

1. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil on medium-high. Add the carrots, celery and green onions, toss together to saute briefly then stir in the garlic.
2. Add the chicken broth and bay leaves then raise the heat to high. Once the liquid has come to a rolling boil, add the rice, salt and pepper. Turn the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender. Now stir in the cooked chicken.
3. To prepare the egg-lemon sauce, in a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and eggs. While whisking add 2 ladles-full of the broth from the cooking pot (this helps temper the eggs). Once fully combined, add the sauce to the chicken soup and stir. Remove from the heat immediately.
4. Garnish with fresh parsley, if you like. Serve hot with your favorite bread. Enjoy!

Give this soup a try and lemme know if you like it!

I think using fresh lemon juice is key to achieving that signature bright and zesty flavor in the soup. It's worth squeezing your own lemons for the freshest taste!

 

[byang05]

I haven't had the chance to try it yet, but the mix of tender chicken, orzo pasta, and zesty lemon flavor sounds fascinating. It's like a delightful taste of Mediterranean sunshine in a bowl. I can picture how each spoonful must be comforting and flavorful. Thank you for introducing me to this appetizing soup—I'm excited to try it out!