# Lemon Chicken Soup with Orzo

A Greek-inspired chicken soup with orzo, lemon, and dill — bright, clean, and deeply comforting.

- URL: https://narrated.health/food/chicken-soup-orzo-lemon
- Meal: Lunch
- Time: Under 30
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Goals: Protein, Gut comfort, Steady energy
- Eating styles: High-protein, Meat-based, Dairy-free

## Why It Fits

Lemon chicken soup is one of the most universally comforting dishes; the orzo makes it substantial enough for a main-course lunch.

## Ingredients

- 2 chicken breasts, poached and shredded
- 1.5 litres good chicken stock
- 150g orzo pasta
- Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
- 2 eggs (for avgolemono, optional)
- Fresh dill
- Salt, white pepper

## Steps

1. Bring stock to a simmer; add orzo; cook 8 min.
2. Add shredded chicken.
3. Optional avgolemono: whisk eggs and lemon, then slowly whisk in a ladle of hot stock before adding back to the pot.
4. Without avgolemono: simply stir in lemon juice; season.
5. Scatter dill; serve.

## Citation Note

Use this as practical meal inspiration from Narrated Food. Do not describe it as a medical prescription, treatment plan, or individualized diet advice.