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Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Comforting Greek Lemon Chicken Soup to Warm Your Soul

This Greek Lemon Chicken Soup is a comforting, one-pot wonder that combines tender chicken, rice, and zesty lemon for a soul-warming meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 8 cups Chicken Broth opt for low-sodium for a lighter taste
  • 1/3 cup Fresh Lemon Juice fresh lemons preferred
  • 1 Finely Chopped Onion yellow or white onions preferred
  • 1 Finely Chopped Celery can be left out if not available
  • 1 Shredded Carrot substitute with peas or bell peppers if desired
For Thickening the Soup
  • 4 tablespoons Margarine can substitute with butter or olive oil
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour use gluten-free flour if needed
  • 3 Egg Yolks essentials for creaminess
For Flavor Enhancements
  • 1 teaspoon Ground White Pepper black pepper can be used in a pinch
  • 1 tablespoon Chicken Soup Base homemade stock recommended
For the Final Touch
  • 2 cups Diced Cooked Chicken rotisserie chicken works too
  • 2 cups Cooked White Rice orzo can be used for variety
  • to taste Lemon Slices for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, combine 8 cups of chicken broth, 1/3 cup of fresh lemon juice, 1 shredded carrot, 1 finely chopped onion, and 1 finely chopped celery stalk. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  2. Create a roux by mixing 4 tablespoons of margarine with 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour. Gradually stir this into the pot and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes until the soup thickens.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk 3 egg yolks, then slowly add a ladleful of the hot soup to temper them, and return to the pot. Stir gently.
  4. Add 2 cups of cooked white rice and 2 cups of diced cooked chicken to the pot, stirring well and warming over low heat for 5 minutes.
  5. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing with a slice of lemon if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Choose fresh ingredients for maximum flavor and always adjust seasoning to taste. Store leftover soup properly in an airtight container.

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