Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Greek Lemon Chicken Soup, a traditional Mediterranean dish that combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a velvety egg-lemon mixture. This delightful soup offers a zesty lemon flavor that invigorates your palate while providing a hearty feel, making it perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings. With easy preparation steps and simple ingredients, you can whip up this wholesome meal in no time, ensuring it’s a go-to recipe for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon slices for an extra burst of flavor and enjoy this bowl of comforting goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 6 tablespoons chicken soup base
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/4 cup margarine
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 egg yolks
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 cup diced cooked chicken
- 16 lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chicken broth, lemon juice, carrots, onion, celery, chicken soup base, and white pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce to simmer for 15–20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- In a small bowl, mix margarine and flour until smooth. Gradually stir into the simmering soup and cook for another 8–10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Beat egg yolks in a separate bowl; slowly whisk in hot soup to temper the eggs. Gradually pour back into the pot while stirring gently without boiling.
- Add cooked rice and diced chicken; cook until heated through.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with lemon slices before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg