Description
Experience the warmth of Mediterranean cuisine with our Greek Lemon Chicken Soup, a deliciously comforting dish perfect for any occasion. This zesty and creamy soup harmoniously combines tender chicken, fresh lemon juice, and a silky egg-lemon mixture, delivering both flavor and comfort in every spoonful. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or enjoying a cozy night in, this simple one-pot recipe is sure to impress. With its easy preparation and nourishing ingredients, Greek Lemon Chicken Soup is the ideal meal to warm your heart during any season.
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
- 8 egg yolks
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 cup diced cooked chicken
- 6 tablespoons chicken soup base
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/4 cup margarine
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 16 lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chicken broth, lemon juice, carrots, onion, celery, and white pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- In a small bowl, mix margarine and flour until smooth; stir into the soup. Cook for an additional 8-10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Beat egg yolks separately. Gradually whisk in hot soup to temper the eggs before adding them back into the pot while stirring constantly.
- Add cooked rice and diced chicken; heat for a few more minutes until warmed through.
- Serve hot, garnished with lemon slices for an extra zesty touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Soups
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 210mg