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Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Warm Up with Greek Lemon Chicken Soup: A Cozy Classic

This Greek Lemon Chicken Soup is a comforting and zesty dish perfect for cold evenings. Packed with chicken, rice, and vibrant lemon flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 8 cups chicken broth homemade or low-sodium
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice add more for extra zing
  • 1 cup shredded carrots can substitute with zucchini
  • 1 finely chopped onion essential for flavor
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery can use green pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chicken soup base or bouillon cubes
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper substitute with black pepper if preferred
For Thickening
  • 1/4 cup margarine can substitute with butter or olive oil
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour gluten-free flour can be used
For the Creaminess
  • 2 egg yolks for silky broth
For the Heartiness
  • 1 cup cooked white rice or substitute with quinoa/orzo
  • 1 cup diced cooked chicken rotisserie chicken works well
For Garnish
  • 2-3 lemon slices for presentation

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Cooking Procedure
  1. In a large pot, combine chicken broth, fresh lemon juice, shredded carrots, finely chopped onion, and finely chopped celery. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cooking for 15-20 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix margarine with all-purpose flour to create a smooth paste. Gradually whisk this into the soup, stirring continuously for 8-10 minutes until thickened.
  3. Beat egg yolks in a small bowl. Slowly add hot soup to yolks while whisking vigorously. Return this mixture to the pot, stirring gently without boiling.
  4. Stir in cooked white rice and diced cooked chicken. Cook on low heat, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes until heated through.
  5. Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with lemon slices. Serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.

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