Lemon Chicken Rice Soup Recipe

Name: Lemon Chicken Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups chicken broth; 1 chicken bouillon cube; 1/3 cup rice, uncooked; 1/3 cup carrot, diced; 1/3 cup celery, chopped; 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped; 1 cup chicken, cubed and cooked; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 3 eggs; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; salt and pepper; lemon slice (optional); sliced green onions or parsley (optional)

Servings: persons

6 cups chicken broth
1 chicken bouillon cube
1/3 cup rice, uncooked
1/3 cup carrot, diced
1/3 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1 cup chicken, cubed and cooked
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
3 eggs
3 tablespoons lemon juice
salt and pepper
lemon slice (optional)
sliced green onions or parsley (optional)

1
In a large saucepan, combine chicken broth, bouillon cube, rice, carrots, celery and onion.
2
Bring to a boil.
3
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes or until rice and vegetables are tender.
4
Stir in chicken.
5
Remove from heat.
6
Then, in a small saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour until smooth.
7
Gradually add 2 cups of broth mixture, cook until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
8
In a small bowl, beat the eggs until frothy.
9
Gradually beat lemon juice and 2 cups thickened broth into the large pot of soup.
10
Very slowly add egg mixture into the soup, stirring constantly. Do not do this if your soup is boiling or very hot or your eggs will split. You may want to take the soup off the burner for a few minutes before you add the eggs.
11
Heat gently until soup thickens enough to coat a spoon-- do not boil!
12
Add salt and pepper to taste, garnish with lemon.

995

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

150

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups chicken broth, 1 chicken bouillon cube, 1/3 cup rice, uncooked, 1/3 cup carrot, diced, and more.

Yes, Lemon Chicken Rice 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.

Lemon Chicken Rice Soup

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