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Greek Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

A comforting, nourishing soup inspired by Greek avgolemono, with tender chicken, tender orzo, and a silky lemon and egg broth. Bright citrus and fresh herbs give a warm Mediterranean flavor in every spoonful.

Easy
55 min
4 servings
Greek Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Ingredients

  • 454g (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1920ml (8 cups) chicken broth, low sodium
  • 160g (1 cup) orzo pasta
  • 150g (1 large) onion, diced
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Method

  1. 1Heat 45ml (3 tbsp) olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. 2Add the diced 150g (1 large) onion, 140g (2 medium) carrots, and 100g (2 stalks) celery. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  3. 3Add the 12g (4 cloves) minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to brown it.
  4. 4Pour in 1920ml (8 cups) chicken broth and raise to a gentle boil. Add the 454g (1 lb) chicken breasts, then reduce heat to a simmer.
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