Greek Lemon Chicken Soup



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Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
30 mins

Total Time:
50 mins

Servings:
16


Ingredients

  • 8cupschicken broth
  • ½cupfresh lemon juice
  • ½cupshredded carrots
  • ½cupfinely chopped onion
  • ½cupfinely chopped celery
  • 6tablespoonschicken soup base (see note)
  • ¼teaspoonground white pepper
  • ¼cupbutter
  • ¼cupall-purpose flour
  • 8egg yolks
  • 1cupcooked white rice
  • 1cupdiced, cooked chicken meat
  • lemon slices for garnish (Optional)

  • Directions

    Combine chicken broth, lemon juice, carrots, onions, celery, soup base, and white pepper in a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

    Photography: Carson Downing / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Gabriel Greco

    Blend butter and flour in a small bowl; gradually stir into soup mixture. Simmer, stirring frequently, for 8 to 10 minutes.

    Photography: Carson Downing / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Gabriel Greco

    Meanwhile, beat egg yolks in a bowl until light in color. Gradually whisk in some hot soup, using a ladle to pour in a thin stream while whisking the egg yolks vigorously. Add egg mixture to the pot in same manner, and heat through.

    Photography: Carson Downing / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Gabriel Greco

    Add rice and chicken; cook until warmed through. Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with lemon slices.

    Photography: Carson Downing / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Prop Styling: Gabriel Greco



    From the Editor

    If the chicken broth you are using is already well seasoned, you may not need to add additional chicken base. We recommend tasting the soup after Step 1 and adding chicken base to taste if needed.


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    124 Calories
    7g Fat
    9g Carbs
    8g Protein

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