Description
Cozy up with a bowl of Greek Lemon Chicken Soup, a delightful dish that combines zesty flavors and comforting warmth. This one-pot wonder features tender chicken, fresh lemon juice, and a creamy egg-lemon sauce, making it perfect for any season. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal or a nourishing option for meal prep, this gluten-free recipe is protein-rich and bursting with Mediterranean goodness. Serve it with crusty bread or a fresh salad to elevate your dining experience. Discover how simple it is to create this flavorful soup today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- ½ cup finely chopped celery
- 8 egg yolks
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 cup diced cooked chicken
- ¼ cup margarine
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
- 6 tablespoons chicken soup base
- 16 lemon slices
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chicken broth, lemon juice, carrots, onion, celery, chicken soup base, and white pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Mix margarine and flour in a small bowl; stir into the soup and cook for about 8–10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Beat egg yolks in a separate bowl; temper by whisking in hot soup gradually before returning to the pot. Heat gently without boiling.
- Stir in cooked rice and diced chicken until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg