Lemony Spinach Soup Delight

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, combine chicken broth and rice and bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Cook over a low heat for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.

3. 3

   In the final minutes of cooking, reserve two cups of the broth and then add the spinach, chicken and red pepper.

4. 4

   Remove the soup from heat and cover while you make the thickener.

5. 5

   In a small saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour until smooth.

6. 6

   Gradually add the reserved broth and cook until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.

7. 7

   In a small bowl, beat the eggs until frothy.

8. 8

   Gradually beat the thickened broth into the soup.

9. 9

   Then slowly add egg mixture to soup.

10. 10

    Heat gently until soup thickens enough to coat a spoon-- do not boil!

11. 11

    Mix in the ginger and lemon juice.

12. 12

    Add salt and pepper to taste, garnish with lemon and serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.