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Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Savor Greek Lemon Chicken Soup for Cozy Comfort Food

Experience the warmth of Greek Lemon Chicken Soup, a delicious gluten-free comfort food that warms your soul with zesty flavors.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth low-sodium preferred
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Lemon Juice or bottled lemon juice
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots or diced zucchini
  • 1 medium Finely Chopped Onion shallots can substitute
  • 1 stalk Finely Chopped Celery optional
  • 2 tablespoons Chicken Soup Base low-sodium for healthier option
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground White Pepper black pepper can be used
Thickening Agents
  • 2 tablespoons Margarine or butter
  • 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
Creaminess and Heartiness
  • 4 large Egg Yolks for creamy texture
  • 1 cup Cooked White Rice or quinoa
  • 2 cups Diced Cooked Chicken rotisserie chicken works well
Garnish
  • 1 lemon Lemon Slices for serving

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, fresh lemon juice, shredded carrots, finely chopped onion, and finely chopped celery with the chicken soup base and ground white pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  2. While the soup simmers, prepare a thickening paste by mixing margarine and all-purpose flour until smooth. Gradually stir this paste into the simmering soup, cooking for another 8-10 minutes until thickened.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks until pale. Temper them by whisking in a ladleful of hot soup, then stir this mixture back into the pot, heating gently.
  4. Stir in cooked white rice and diced chicken until combined. Cook on low heat for about 5 minutes, until heated through.
  5. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh lemon slices before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 560mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Avoid boiling the soup after adding the egg. Adjust thickness with broth as needed.

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