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Instant Pot Greek Lemony Chicken & Orzo Soup
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Instant Pot Greek Lemony Chicken & Orzo Soup



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Print this recipe here:https://www.dimitrasdishes.com/instant-pot-greek-lemony-chicken-orzo-soup/
Ingredients
The Stock:

1 whole chicken or 6 bone-in skinless thighs
12 cups (4 liters) water
1 onion, quartered
2 carrots, peeled
2 celery stalks
6 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
The Soup:

1 carrot peeled and diced
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta or Arborio rice
8 egg yolks
1/4-1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 heaping teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon dried dill or 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
Notes
Add all of the stock ingredients to the Instant Pot. Stir and cover with the lid. Set to high pressure for 17 minutes and set the pressure valve to the “seal” position.

Keep in mind that it takes about 10 minutes for the Intsant Pot to come to pressure.

Allow 15 minutes to slow release the pressure and then move the valve to “vent” to release the remaining steam.

Carefully remove the chicken and veggies.

Shred the chicken and set aside.

Add the orzo pasta or the rice to the stock along with the diced carrot.

Cover with the lid and set to high pressure for 2 minutes. Allow 10 minutes to slow release the pressure then move the valve to vent.

In a bowl, add the egg yolks, cornstarch, lemon juice and dill. Whisk them all together until smooth. Add some hot broth to the egg mixture to temper it.

Pour the egg-lemon mixture into the Instant Pot and add the shredded chicken.

Set the Instant Pot to the saute feature until the soup thickens slightly. About 3-5 minutes.

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Serve. Kali Orexi!

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40 Comments

  2. Ayhan Ozturkeri

    We grew up with this delicious soup in Turkey, my yaya was always saying this soup is the best medicine for flu and strength.

  5. Miriam Manolov

    So glad to see the instant pot option. A learned to make this soup from a Greek restaurant owner who was my patient the old fashioned way. I like your idea.

  6. Michelle

    Oh girl I love your recipes so much I'm ready to make this! Is that orzo or vermicelli??

  11. Tanya Vav

    TY sweet Dimitroula mou! I'll try to make this in my stovetop pressure cooker. Stay safe!

  15. Belle Paris

    I’ll try to make it I’ve tasted at creek restaurants it’s so good thank you may God bless and your family 🙏🏻❤️

  16. Sheila Dale

    So you live in TX… I do too😄
    I wonder where you buy Greek Coffee and the briki (?) if that’s what it’s called. The little sauce pot you make it in.
    Thanks for your reply🥰

  23. Marilyn

    This looks fabulous! Thanks for the recipe.
    I've put a small sieve over the spitty part when releasing the pressure, it acts like a curved splatter screen….that way it doesn't impede the steam, but catches the liquidy spits.

  26. Nancy Stewart

    Just made this soup to go with the spanakopita grilled cheese sandwiches. I am a hero to my family! 😄 Thank you.

  30. Lisa McCoy

    I love this recipe! it’s just as good as your original recipe but the Insta pot makes it so much easier!! Thank you so much and I hope you keep these Insta pot recipes coming👍

  32. Evangelia Demertzis

    Good morning everyone, thank you Dimitra for the instant pot version. An update on the instant pot egg lemon soup … I have been experimenting with this recipe every week when I make it. I add one bottle of Marsala wine, add 1” ginger, a whole head of garlic for initial cook. I add romaine lettuce, add a tsp of better than bouillon chicken stock and decreased eggs to 5 instead 8. It has been a go to for the whole family!

  35. Marsha Papanicolas

    My husband's yia yia and papou made this soup for them when he was a child, it's one of his favorites. I'm going to try this recipe. Thanks Dimitra!

  37. Cathy Cudney

    I also use legs. When done I add some fresh parmigiana, a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt. My favorite soup.

  39. nlamproplos

    Oh my goodness! Thank you for figuring this out. It's is every bit as good as my Yiayia's recipe, which takes me most of a day. The only change I made was to add the zest of a lemon. ❤

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