Nutritionists Immunity Lemon Chicken Soup
A comforting Greek inspired lemon soup (Avgolemono) rich and velvety but doesn’t actually contain any cream.
Ingredients
Directions
- 1
Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and a pinch of salt. Sauté for 5 minutes, then add the mushrooms and cook until softened.
- 2
Stir in garlic puree, ginger paste, and rosemary, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3
Pour in 1.5 litres of stock, add the bouillon cubes, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 4
Add orzo and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, topping up with more stock if needed to keep it soupy.
- 5
Stir in the cavolo nero and chicken, simmering for 5 minutes until tender.
- 6
In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice, slowly adding a ladleful of hot broth while whisking.
- 7
Gradually stir this mixture back into the soup, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
- 8
Taste and adjust seasoning, remove the rosemary, and serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
Nutrition: 330 kcal, 33g protein per serving