Greek Chicken Soup With Orzo Recipe

Name: Greek Chicken Soup With Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 4 eggs; ¼ cup lemon juice; 1 tablespoon canola oil; ½ cup chopped onion; 4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach leaves; 1 cup shredded cooked chicken

Servings: persons

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
4 eggs
¼ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon canola oil
½ cup chopped onion
4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
1 cup shredded cooked chicken

1
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
2
In large bowl, whisk together eggs and juice.
3
In large pot heat oil over medium heat.
4
Add onion; cook, stirring often, until softened, 3 minutes.
5
Add broth, zest, fennel, salt and pepper.
6
Bring to boil.
7
Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes.
8
Increase heat to medium.
9
Whisking constantly, in a steady stream pour about 1/2 of broth into egg mixture.
10
Return to pot; cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
11
Do not boil.
12
Add spinach; cook until wilted, 3 minutes.
13
Stir in chicken and orzo; cook until heated through, 2 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta, 4 eggs, ¼ cup lemon juice, 1 tablespoon canola oil, and more.

Yes, Greek Chicken Soup With Orzo falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Greek Chicken Soup With Orzo

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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