Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Greek Lemon Chicken Soup, a delightful blend of tender chicken, zesty lemon, and a creamy egg-lemon mixture known as avgolemono. This heartwarming dish is perfect for cozy dinners, gatherings, or a quick weeknight meal. With its vibrant flavors and nutritious ingredients, this soup promises to be a family favorite. Easy to prepare in under an hour, it combines wholesome vegetables and lean protein for a satisfying experience. Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon slices for an appealing presentation that will impress your guests!
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, mix chicken broth, lemon juice, carrots, onion, celery, chicken soup base, and white pepper. Bring to a boil then simmer for 15–20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- In a small bowl, combine margarine and flour until smooth; stir into the soup and cook for another 8–10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Beat egg yolks in a bowl; temper by slowly whisking in hot soup. Then gradually add this mixture back into the pot while stirring gently.
- Stir in cooked rice and diced chicken; heat through for a few more minutes.
- Serve hot garnished with lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 210mg