Greek Lemon Chicken Soup is a comforting, tangy, and hearty dish that brings Mediterranean flavors to your table. It is perfect for a cozy dinner.
Greek Lemon Chicken Soup
Greek Lemon Chicken Soup is a comforting, tangy, and hearty dish that brings Mediterranean flavors to your table. It is perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 eggs large, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
- Add the orzo pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Lower the heat to a simmer and add the shredded chicken.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and lemon juice together.
- Slowly add a ladle of the hot soup broth into the egg mixture, whisking continuously to temper the eggs.
- Gradually add the egg mixture back into the pot of soup, stirring constantly.
- Add the baby spinach and let it wilt in the soup for a few minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy your Greek Lemon Chicken Soup.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 10gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg