Greek-style lemon and chicken soup
SERVES 4 Prep 10 mins | Cook 20 mins
● Calorie-controlled cooking spray
● 1 small onion, finely diced
● 1 litre hot chicken stock, made with 2 cubes
● 100g orzo pasta
● 200g cooked skinless chicken breast fillets, shredded
● 3 eggs
● Pared zest and juice of 2 lemons
● 80g young leaf spinach
● 20g fresh dill, fronds picked
1 Mist a large pan with cooking spray and fry onion over medium-high heat for 5-6 mins until softened.
2 Reserve 200ml of stock, add remainder to pan and bring to boil. Add orzo pasta, then reduce heat and simmer for 7 mins until al dente. Stir in shredded chicken and cook for 2 mins until heated through.
3 Meanwhile, whisk eggs in a large bowl for 2 mins until frothy. While whisking, slowly pour in lemon juice, then very gradually add reserved stock, whisking constantly.
4 Pour egg mixture into soup and stir to combine. Cook for 2-3 mins on low heat until soup is thickened. Add spinach and cook for 1 min until wilted.
5 Ladle soup into bowls and season to taste. Serve garnished with dill and lemon zest.