Greek Lemon Chicken and Orzo Soup
This Greek lemon chicken and orzo soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a cold winter day. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful broth made with onion, garlic, oregano, and thyme, and the orzo adds a satisfying heartiness. The lemon juice and fresh dill brighten up the soup, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper to taste finishes it off perfectly.
This soup is inspired by the traditional Greek dish "avgolemono", which is a lemon-egg soup. I've adapted the recipe to make it easier to make, and I've added some chicken to make it more filling. The result is a soup that's both flavorful and satisfying, and it's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a large pot, sauté the chicken, onion, and garlic until chicken is browned.
  2. Add chicken broth, oregano, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
  3. Stir in orzo and simmer for about 10 minutes or until orzo is cooked.
  4. Add lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  5. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.
Why It Works
  • The chicken is cooked in a flavorful broth made with onion, garlic, oregano, and thyme.
  • The orzo adds a satisfying heartiness to the soup.
  • The lemon juice and fresh dill brighten up the soup.
  • A sprinkle of salt and pepper to taste finishes it off perfectly.