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Greek Chicken Pasta Soup

Hearty Greek Chicken Pasta Soup that Will Warm Your Soul

This Greek Chicken Pasta Soup is a creamy, comforting dish that's quick to make and packed with Mediterranean flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Butter substitute with olive oil for a dairy-free option
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil no substitution needed
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 2 medium Carrots diced small
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary or dried rosemary or thyme
  • 6 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth or vegetable broth as a vegetarian option
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
For the Pasta and Creaminess
  • 1 cup Orzo Pasta or substitute with rice
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 yolks Egg Yolks
  • 1 fresh Lemon juice
  • 2 cups Shredded Rotisserie Chicken or any cooked chicken
For the Herbs and Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill or oregano or thyme
  • 1 lemon Finely Grated Lemon Zest or lime zest
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper or white pepper for a milder taste

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Once melted, add 1 diced medium onion and 2 diced medium carrots. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until the vegetables soften and the onion becomes translucent.
  2. Next, stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon of fresh rosemary. Cook these aromatics for an additional 30 seconds.
  3. Pour in 6 cups of low sodium chicken broth, followed by 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Add 1 cup of orzo pasta into the boiling broth. Stir gently, then reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the orzo is tender.
  5. While the orzo is cooking, whisk together 2 large eggs, 2 egg yolks, and the juice of 1 fresh lemon in a medium bowl.
  6. To prevent curdling, slowly add a ladleful of the hot broth from the pot into the egg and lemon mixture, whisking continuously.
  7. Return the soup to medium heat, then slowly stir in the tempered egg mixture while whisking gently. Cook for about 5 minutes.
  8. Incorporate 2 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken, along with 1 tablespoon of fresh dill and the zest of 1 lemon. Stir everything together.
  9. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing each serving with lemon slices, a sprinkle of fresh dill, and freshly ground black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of broth.

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