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Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Soup: Quick Comfort in a Bowl

Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Soup

Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Soup: Quick Comfort in a Bowl is a delightful dish featuring vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 shallots finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cups cauliflower rice
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 piece lemon cut into wedges
  • thyme leaves to taste

Equipment

  • Pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
  2. Add finely chopped shallots and sauté until translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Stir in salt, grated zucchini, and thyme; cook for a few minutes.
  5. Add shredded or diced chicken and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and lemon juice.
  7. Slowly mix in a ladle of the hot soup to temper the yolks, then return to the pot.
  8. Stir in cauliflower rice and heat through.
  9. Season with black pepper to taste.
  10. Serve in bowls garnished with lemon wedges and thyme leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 39gFat: 15g

Notes

This Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Soup is perfect for meal prep and can be customized with leafy greens or different grains as desired.

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