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Greek Lemon Chicken Soup Recipe

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup Recipe
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A comforting and tangy Greek Lemon Chicken Soup recipe that is perfect for any time of year. This soup is light, flavorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

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For the Soup:

  • olive oil
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • ½ cup diced carrots (about 2 large carrots)
  • ½ cup diced celery (about 3–4 celery stalks)
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 strips lemon peel
  • ½ tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 bay leaves (omit if you don’t have any)
  • 6 cups chicken broth (or chicken bone broth)
  • ½ cup dry white rice

For the Egg Mixture:

  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk

For Finishing the Soup:

  • 2 cups shredded chicken breast
  • 3–4 oz baby spinach (about 3 large handfuls)
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh chopped dill
  • salt + pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot/dutch oven over medium heat, sauté onion, celery, carrots, and lemon peel in olive oil. Season with salt & pepper until onions are translucent.
  2. Add Broth and Rice: Stir in oregano, bay leaves, and broth. Bring to a boil, then add rice and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Temper Eggs: Remove bay leaves and lemon peels. In a bowl, whisk egg and egg yolk. Slowly add hot broth while whisking to temper the eggs.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Slowly add tempered eggs back to the pot. Add chicken, spinach, dill, and lemon juice. Cook until chicken is warm and spinach wilts.
  5. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust salt, pepper, lemon juice, and dill. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of lemon juice and dill to suit your taste preferences.
  • Feel free to add more vegetables like peas or zucchini for extra nutrition.
  • This soup is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days.

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