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Velvety Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Soup in Just 40 Minutes

Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Soup
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A refreshing and hearty chicken soup with Mediterranean flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless chicken breasts
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 2 lemons (juiced)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook until soft.
  2. Add chicken broth, water, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  3. Add chicken breasts and simmer for 15 minutes or until cooked. Remove chicken, shred, and return to the pot.
  4. Add orzo pasta and cook for 8 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, whisk eggs and lemon juice. Slowly add a ladle of hot soup to temper the eggs.
  6. Pour the egg-lemon mixture into the pot while stirring continuously.
  7. Simmer for 2 minutes, then serve hot.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemons for best flavor.
  • Do not boil after adding the egg-lemon mixture to prevent curdling.
  • Serve with crusty bread.

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