Greek Lemon Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Greek Lemon Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup shredded carrots; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 6 tablespoons chicken soup base; 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1/4 cup margarine; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup cooked white rice; 1 cup diced, cooked chicken meat; 16 slices lemon; 8 egg yolks

Servings: persons

8 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
6 tablespoons chicken soup base
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cooked white rice
1 cup diced, cooked chicken meat
16 slices lemon
8 egg yolks

1
In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, lemon juice, carrots, onions, celery, soup base, and white pepper. Bring to a boil on high, then simmer for 20 minutes.
2
Blend the butter and the flour together. Then gradually add it to the soup mixture. Simmer for 10 minutes more, stirring frequently.
3
Meanwhile, beat the egg yolks until light in color. Gradually add some of the hot soup to the egg yolks, stirring constantly. Return the egg mixture to the soup pot and heat through. Add the rice and chicken. Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with lemon slices.

1481

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

207

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups chicken broth, 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, 1/2 cup shredded carrots, 1/2 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Greek Lemon Chicken Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

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