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Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Warm Up with Greek Lemon Chicken Soup: A Cozy Comfort Bowl

This Greek Lemon Chicken Soup is a cozy, nourishing dish made with zesty lemon and tender chicken, perfect for chilly evenings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 8 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Lemon Juice fresh lemons preferred
  • 2 medium Shredded Carrots parsnips can be used as an alternative
  • 1 medium Onion can substitute with shallots
  • 2 stalks Celery can be omitted for low-FODMAP
  • 2 tablespoons Chicken Soup Base vegetable bouillon for vegetarian option
  • 1 teaspoon Ground White Pepper can be replaced with black pepper
For Thickening
  • 2 tablespoons Margarine olive oil or butter can be used
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour use cornstarch for gluten-free
For Creamy Texture
  • 3 large Egg Yolks whole eggs can deepen flavor
For Added Substance
  • 1 cup Cooked White Rice brown rice or quinoa can be used
  • 2 cups Diced Cooked Chicken shredded rotisserie chicken works great
For the Finish
  • 1 whole Lemon Slices for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, combine 8 cups of chicken broth, 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice, 2 shredded carrots, 1 chopped onion, 2 chopped celery stalks, 2 tablespoons chicken soup base, and 1 teaspoon ground white pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of margarine and 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour to create a smooth paste. Gradually stir into the simmering soup for about 8-10 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat 3 egg yolks until pale. Slowly add a ladleful of hot soup while whisking to prevent curdling. Pour back into the pot, stirring gently, and heat for another 3-5 minutes without boiling.
  4. Stir in 1 cup of cooked white rice and 2 cups of diced cooked chicken, warming through for about 3 minutes until heated evenly.
  5. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each serving with a lemon slice. Serve warm, optionally with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Whisk vigorously when tempering egg yolks and avoid boiling after adding them to maintain a creamy texture. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and consider preparing vegetables in advance.

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