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 lemon juice; 1/2 cup carrot, shredded; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 1/2 cup celery, chopped; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup flour; 8 egg yolks; 1 cup white rice, cooked; 1 cup cooked chicken, diced

Servings: persons

8 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup carrot, shredded
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup flour
8 egg yolks
1 cup white rice, cooked
1 cup cooked chicken, diced

1
Comibne the broth, lemon juice, vegetables, and pepper in a large pot.
2
Bring to a boil, then cover partially and simmer until vegetables are tender (~20 minutes).
3
Blend butter and flour until smooth.
4
Add a spoonful of the mixture into the the hot soup a little at a time. Stir well after each addition.
5
Simmer soup for 10 minutes, stir often.
6
In a seperate bowl, beat the yolks until light yellow.
7
Add 2-3 spoonfuls of the hot soup mixture to the yolks and mix well.
8
Return the yolk/soup mixture to the pot.
9
Add in the rice and chicken.
10
Cook until heated through.
11
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

1510

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

199

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups chicken broth, 1/2 cup lemon juice, 1/2 cup carrot, shredded, 1/2 cup onion, chopped, 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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