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Homemade Greek Lemon Chickpea Soup

Homemade Greek Lemon Chickpea Soup
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Warm up your chilly evenings with this delightful Homemade Greek Lemon Chickpea Soup. This soup is a perfect blend of comforting flavors, boasting a zesty lemon kick and hearty chickpeas that will satisfy any appetite. Packed with vibrant vegetables like kale and carrots, it not only warms you from the inside out but also nourishes you with essential nutrients. Whether enjoyed as a main dish or paired with crusty bread, this soup makes for an ideal meal for both casual family gatherings and special occasions. Plus, it’s quick to prepare, letting you savor every spoonful in just 45 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.75 cups onion (small diced into 1/4-inch pieces)
  • 1 cup carrots (cut into 1/2-inch half-moons)
  • 0.75 cup celery
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 64 oz vegetable broth
  • 2 cans chickpeas
  • 0.75 cup orzo
  • 1.25 tsp salt
  • 1.25 tsp pepper
  • 1.5 tsp oregano
  • 3 handfuls kale (stems removed and leaves torn into 1-inch bite-sized pieces)
  • 3 tbsp dill
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 0.33 cup lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened (5–7 minutes). Stir in garlic and lemon peel.
  2. Pour in vegetable broth, add chickpeas, orzo, salt, pepper, and oregano. Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. In the last few minutes of cooking, stir in kale until wilted.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and lemon juice together. Slowly temper the mixture with hot broth before adding it back to the soup pot.
  5. Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.

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