Greek Lemon Chicken Soup 

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cooked and shredded
• 6 cups chicken broth (preferably homemade or low-sodium)
• 1/2 cup orzo pasta or rice (optional)
• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh dill or parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Cook the Chicken:
   • In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 3-4 minutes, until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
   • Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, add the shredded chicken and orzo or rice (if using). Let the soup simmer for about 10-12 minutes until the pasta is tender or the rice is fully cooked.
2. Make the Avgolemono Mixture:
   • While the soup is simmering, in a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
   • To temper the eggs and avoid curdling, slowly ladle a small amount (about 1 cup) of the hot soup broth into the egg and lemon mixture, whisking continuously. This will gradually raise the temperature of the eggs. Once the egg mixture is warmed, slowly pour it back into the soup while stirring constantly.
3. Finish the Soup:
   • Lower the heat to medium-low, and continue stirring the soup until it thickens slightly. Be careful not to let it come to a full boil after adding the egg mixture, as this can cause the eggs to scramble. The soup should become creamy with a smooth texture.
   • Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
4. Serve:
   • Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh dill or parsley for a burst of color and flavor. You can also drizzle a bit more fresh lemon juice on top for extra tang.

Nutrition (per serving, makes 4 servings):

• Calories: 250 kcal
• Protein: 25g
• Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Net Carbs: 13g
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 650mg
• Potassium: 250mg

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