Ottolenghi Chicken Soup
Silky, lemon-bright chicken soup with tender orecchiette and big shreds of chicken.
Velvety, creamy, and deeply savoury, finished with a parmesan warmth.
A warm bowl that feels comforting from the first spoonful.
soup ⏱ 105 min 520 kcal / portion 52.0 g carbs / portion (estimated) glutenmilk 🔗 Original source
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Preparation steps
- simmer chicken thighs with garlic, onion, chicken stock, water, salt
- shred the cooked chicken thighs into large pieces
- strain the soup stock until smooth and reserve 1.7 litres
- sauté carrots and celery in olive oil for 4 min
- cook crushed garlic and parmesan rind for 30 s
- bring reserved stock to a boil, then simmer vegetables for 15 min with salt and black pepper
- blitz soup with greek yoghurt and lemon juice until completely smooth
- simmer orecchiette and shredded chicken in the saucepan for 15 min until al dente, then remove from heat
- discard parmesan rind and stir blitzed soup back into the saucepan
- divide soup into four bowls and top with dill, black pepper, and grated parmesan