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Lemony Greek Chickpea Soup

Delicious Lemony Greek Chickpea Soup Ready in 30 Minutes

This Lemony Greek Chickpea Soup is a delightful twist on Avgolemono, packed with protein and ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
Broth
  • 1 peel lemon
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups lower-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth
Main Ingredients
  • 1 can canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup dry orzo pasta or quinoa/rice for gluten-free
Seasoning & Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano or fresh
Creaminess
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
Greens
  • 1 cup kale chopped or alternative greens
Finish
  • to taste fresh dill or mint

Equipment

  • large Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 8-10 minutes until soft.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and lemon peel, cooking for an additional minute without browning the garlic.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Add the chickpeas, dry orzo, kosher salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, and lemon juice. Slowly add a ladle of hot broth while whisking to temper the eggs.
  6. Stir the tempered egg mixture back into the soup and add the chopped greens. Cook for another 5 minutes until the greens are wilted.
  7. Remove the lemon peel, adjust seasonings, and stir in fresh dill before serving.
  8. Ladle into bowls, garnishing with dill and black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 820mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh herbs for the best flavor, and feel free to adjust the seasoning to your preference. This soup can also be frozen for later enjoyment.

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