Description
A comforting and flavorful Mediterranean soup combining tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and zesty lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 6 tablespoons chicken soup base
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/4 cup margarine
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 egg yolks
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 cup diced cooked chicken
- 16 lemon slices
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chicken broth, lemon juice, shredded carrots, chopped onion, chopped celery, chicken soup base, and ground white pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- In a small bowl, mix margarine and all-purpose flour to create a smooth paste.
- Gradually stir the margarine and flour mixture into the simmering soup, stirring frequently for 8 to 10 minutes until it thickens.
- In another bowl, beat the egg yolks until light in color. Slowly whisk in some hot soup to temper them, then pour the egg mixture back into the pot while stirring.
- Heat through but do not boil.
- Stir in the cooked white rice and diced chicken. Cook gently until everything is warmed through.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each with a lemon slice.
Notes
Adjust the lemon juice for desired tanginess. Use homemade broth for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: Greek soup, lemon chicken soup, Mediterranean recipes