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Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup: A Zesty Hug in a Bowl

This Greek Lemon Chicken Soup is a comforting and zesty dish, brimming with flavors and gluten-free goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth homemade or low-sodium preferred
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Lemon Juice fresh is preferred
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots can interchange with other root veggies
  • 1 medium Chopped Onion shallots can be an alternative
  • 1 cup Chopped Celery leeks can be used instead
  • 1 tbsp Chicken Soup Base or a bouillon cube
For Thickening
  • 2 tbsp Margarine can substitute with butter
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour use gluten-free flour if needed
For Creaminess
  • 3 Egg Yolks can use vegan egg replacement
For Heartiness
  • 1 cup Cooked White Rice brown or wild rice as alternatives
  • 2 cups Diced Cooked Chicken using rotisserie chicken saves time
For Garnishing
  • 2 Lemon Slices fresh herbs like dill or parsley work well

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, combine chicken broth, fresh lemon juice, shredded carrots, chopped onion, and chopped celery. Stir in the chicken soup base and ground white pepper, then bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Reduce heat, cover, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
  3. In a small bowl, mix margarine and flour into a smooth paste. Gradually stir into simmering soup and simmer for another 8-10 minutes.
  4. Beat egg yolks until light and frothy. Whisk in a ladleful of the hot soup to temper the yolks, then carefully pour back into the pot.
  5. Add cooked rice and chicken to the pot, stir, and heat for about 5 minutes.
  6. Ladle into bowls and garnish with lemon slices and herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use homemade chicken broth and be careful with the egg tempering process to keep the soup creamy.

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