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Creamy Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Creamy Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Creamy Greek Lemon Chicken Soup is a comforting dish combining bright lemon flavors and tender chicken, perfect for a cozy dinner on chilly evenings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: DINNER PLATES
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 0.5 cups lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 cups shredded carrot
  • 0.5 cups diced onion
  • 0.5 cups minced celery
  • 6 tablespoons chicken soup base
  • 0.25 teaspoons ground white pepper
Creamy Mixture
  • 0.25 cups margarine
  • 0.25 cups all-purpose flour
Enrichment
  • 8 egg yolks
  • 1 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 cups diced cooked chicken
Garnish
  • 16 lemon slices

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, lemon juice, shredded carrot, diced onion, minced celery, chicken soup base, and ground white pepper. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15–20 minutes until the veggies are soft and flavorful.
  2. In a separate bowl, blend the margarine and flour into a smooth paste. Gradually stir this mixture into the simmering soup, cooking for another 8–10 minutes until it thickens slightly, achieving that creamy consistency.
  3. Beat the egg yolks until they turn light in color. Slowly mix in a few ladles of the hot soup while whisking. This process helps to temper the yolks, preventing them from curdling when added to the pot.
  4. Gently stir the tempered egg yolks back into the soup pot. Keep the heat low to maintain a warm soup without boiling, which will ensure a lovely creamy texture.
  5. Finally, add in the cooked white rice and diced cooked chicken. Cook just until everything is heated through. Serve hot, garnished with fresh lemon slices for an extra burst of brightness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best taste, avoid freezing with garnishes; add lemon slices fresh when serving your Creamy Greek Lemon Chicken Soup.

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