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Greek Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

40 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain bread or a bun$14.50510 cal · 42g protein

Ingredients

  • boneless skinless chicken breasts1ΒΌ lb
  • orzo1 cup
  • yellow onion1 count
  • carrots2 count
  • celery2 count
  • chicken broth8 cups
  • eggs2 count
  • lemons2 count
  • fresh dill1 bunch
  • olive oil2 tbsp
  • pita bread1 package

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook diced onion, carrots and celery in oil in a large pot for 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the broth and whole chicken breasts and simmer 15 minutes. Remove chicken and shred.

  3. 3

    Add orzo to the pot and cook 8 minutes until tender. Return the chicken and lower the heat.

  4. 4

    Whisk the eggs with the juice of both lemons, then slowly whisk in 2 ladles of hot broth.

  5. 5

    Pour the egg mixture back into the pot, stirring, and heat gently 2 minutes until silky; don't let it boil.

  6. 6

    Top with dill and serve with warm pita.

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