Greek Lemon Chicken Soup Recipe
This Greek Lemon Chicken Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines the zesty brightness of lemon with the heartiness of chicken and rice. Perfect for a cozy meal on a cold day!
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten Free
Base:
- 8 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- ½ cup finely chopped celery
- 6 tablespoons chicken soup base
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
Thickening:
- ¼ cup margarine
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 egg yolks
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 cup diced cooked chicken
- 16 lemon slices
- Prepare the Base: In a large pot, combine chicken broth, lemon juice, carrots, onion, celery, chicken soup base, and white pepper. Boil, then simmer until vegetables are tender.
- Thicken the Soup: Mix margarine and flour until smooth. Stir into the soup, cook until thickened.
- Temper the Egg Yolks: Beat yolks, add hot soup gradually, then return to pot and heat gently.
- Finish the Soup: Add rice and chicken, cook until heated through.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with lemon slices. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can add a touch of fresh dill for extra flavor.
- Adjust the lemon juice to suit your taste preferences.
- This soup reheats well but avoid boiling it to prevent curdling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
Keywords: Greek Lemon Chicken Soup, Lemon Chicken Soup, Greek Soup Recipe