Name: Greek Lemon Chicken Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 8 cups chicken broth; 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice; 0.5 cup shredded carrots; 0.5 cup finely chopped onion; 0.5 cup finely chopped celery; 6 tablespoons chicken soup base; 0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper; 0.25 cup margarine; 0.25 cup all-purpose flour; 8 egg yolks; 1 cup cooked white rice; 1 cup diced, cooked chicken meat; 16 slices lemon

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

This Greek lemon chicken soup is made with cooked chicken, rice, egg yolks, and lots of fresh lemon juice for a light, flavorful, and comforting meal.

50 min total 20 min prep 30 min cook 16 124 cal

Instructions

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1 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.
2 Blend butter and flour in a small bowl; gradually stir into soup mixture. Simmer, stirring frequently, for 8 to 10 minutes.
3 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.
4 Add rice and chicken; cook until warmed through. Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with lemon slices.