Description
Transport yourself to the sunny Mediterranean with this creamy and comforting Lemon Chicken Soup. Bursting with fresh flavors of lemon and dill, this soup is the perfect blend of warmth and zest.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Soup:
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced (~150 g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups (1.5 liters) chicken broth
- ½ cup (100 g) uncooked rice (or swap for orzo pasta for a more traditional touch)
- 2 cups (300 g) cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached chicken breast works beautifully)
- 2 large eggs
- Juice of 2 lemons (about ½ cup or 120 ml)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Sauté the Onion and Garlic: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes, just until fragrant.
- Cook the Rice (or Orzo): Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Add the rice and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- Prepare the Egg-Lemon Mixture: Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl until frothy. Slowly add the lemon juice, whisking constantly to combine.
- Temper the Egg-Lemon Mixture: Gradually ladle 1-2 cups of hot broth into the egg-lemon mixture, whisking continuously. Once tempered, pour the mixture back into the pot, stirring as you go.
- Add Chicken and Season: Stir in the shredded chicken and let it heat through, about 5 minutes. Be careful not to boil the soup after adding the egg mixture—it can cause the creamy texture to separate. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls, top with fresh dill, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Temper eggs slowly to prevent curdling.
- Consider adding fresh spinach or kale for extra nutrition and color.
- Adjust lemon juice to suit your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, Lemon Chicken Soup, Comforting, Creamy, Soup Recipe
