Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

This soup is perfect as an introduction to a full Greek meal, or a hearty bowlful for a meal in itself. Serve with fresh pita triangles, and you'll be sure to please your guests!!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 124 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 8 egg yolks
• ¼ cup margarine
• 1 cup cooked white rice
• ½ cup fresh lemon juice
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ½ cup chopped celery
• ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
• 8 cups chicken broth
• ½ cup shredded carrots
• 6 tablespoons chicken soup base
• 1 cup diced, cooked chicken meat
• 16 slices lemon

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, lemon juice, carrots, onions, celery, soup base, and white pepper. Bring to a boil on high, then simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Blend the butter and the flour together. Then gradually add it to the soup mixture. Simmer for 10 minutes more, stirring frequently.

Step 3

Meanwhile, beat the egg yolks until light in color. Gradually add some of the hot soup to the egg yolks, stirring constantly. Return the egg mixture to the soup pot and heat through. Add the rice and chicken. Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with lemon slices.