Description
This Lemon Chicken & Spaetzle Soup is a bright and comforting dish with a unique twist! Tender chicken, homemade spaetzle dumplings, and fresh vegetables swim in a flavorful lemon-infused broth. It’s a hearty and satisfying soup that’s perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, finely chopped
- Fresh dill, for garnish
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
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For the Spaetzle:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Simmer Broth and Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a simmer. In a separate pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, celery, and carrots until softened. Add sautéed vegetables to the simmering broth.
- Make Spaetzle Batter: In a bowl, combine flour, salt, and nutmeg. In another bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a smooth batter forms.
- Temper Eggs: In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and lemon juice. Slowly whisk in 1 cup of hot broth to temper the eggs.
- Cook Spaetzle: Bring the soup back to a simmer. Drop spaetzle batter by small spoonfuls into the simmering soup. Cook until spaetzle float to the surface (2-3 minutes).
- Combine and Finish: Gradually add the tempered egg mixture to the soup. Heat gently without boiling. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh dill.
Notes
- You can use store-bought spaetzle if you don’t want to make your own.
- For a richer flavor, you can use homemade chicken broth.
- If you don’t have fresh dill, you can substitute with dried dill or another fresh herb, such as parsley or chives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg