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Lemon Chicken Soup

A fresh and zesty lemon chicken soup filled with wholesome ingredients and a velvety broth, perfect for a cozy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 carrots carrots peeled and diced
  • 0.5 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 10 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole wheat orzo
  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 3 eggs eggs
  • 4 lemons lemons juiced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 handful fresh spinach
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • fresh dill as much as desired

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat a large soup pot over medium heat. Add olive oil, then sauté carrots, onion, and garlic until fragrant and tender, about 10 minutes.
  2. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the orzo and cook until just tender, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in shredded chicken and remove from heat.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk eggs and lemon juice together. Gradually add a ladle of hot broth into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs. Slowly pour egg mixture back into the soup while stirring continuously until well incorporated and creamy.
  4. Stir in spinach, salt, pepper, and dill. Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot.

Notes

This lemon chicken soup is perfect for chilly days. Feel free to adjust the amount of lemon to suit your taste.