Description
A heartwarming chicken soup infused with bright lemon flavors, perfect for cozy gatherings and cold evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo or rice
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the chicken, onion, carrots, celery, and chicken broth in a large pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the chicken is tender, about 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the chicken, shred the meat, and return it to the pot.
- Add the orzo or rice to the pot and cook until tender, around 8-10 minutes.
- Whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice together in a bowl.
- Temper the egg mixture by gradually adding hot broth while whisking constantly.
- Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the pot while stirring the soup.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Let leftover soup cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken soup, lemon soup, cozy meal, comfort food