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Delicious Greek Lemon Chicken Soup: A Comforting Delight

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup
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Greek Lemon Chicken Soup is a creamy and citrusy traditional Greek soup made with chicken, egg yolks, lemon juice, and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 1 cup carrot, diced
  • 2 cups cauliflower rice (or 1 cup gluten-free orzo)
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 1 lb shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (reserve some for topping)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup kale, chopped
  • 3 egg yolks
  • Lemon wedges and lemon zest to serve

Instructions

  1. In a large stockpot, heat olive oil over medium-low heat.
  2. Sauté onions for 3–4 minutes until translucent. Add carrots, celery, cauliflower rice, and garlic. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Add shredded chicken and chopped kale. Stir to wilt the kale.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly whisk in 1 cup of hot broth to temper.
  6. Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the soup, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  7. Let cool slightly. Adjust seasoning and serve with lemon wedges and parsley.

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