Greek Lemon Chicken Soup Dish (Print Version)
Zesty and hearty lemon chicken soup inspired by Greek cuisine.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 cup shredded chicken
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2 tablespoons butter
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½ small onion, chopped
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1 stalk celery, chopped
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⅓ cup matchstick carrots
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¼ cup uncooked orzo
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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½ teaspoon oregano
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1 egg yolk
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2 cups chicken broth
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1 squeeze of lemon juice
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Salt and pepper, to taste
# Steps:
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Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat.
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Add in the onions and celery, and saute until softened.
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Mix in the oregano, matchstick carrots, garlic, and chicken, and saute for another minute.
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Pour in the chicken broth, cover, and bring the mixture to a low boil.
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Stir in the orzo, cover, and simmer for another 10 minutes.
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Whisk together the egg yolk and lemon juice in a bowl, and spoon in a few ladles of the broth from the soup, whisking continuously while you do.
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Pour the egg yolk mixture into the pot, and stir to combine.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
# Notes and Tips:
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Ensure the egg mixture is tempered gradually to prevent curdling.
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Soup can be served immediately after preparation for optimal freshness.