Greek Lemon Chicken Soup Recipe
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Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

By: Shelley Ross  
"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!!"

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Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 6 tablespoons chicken soup base
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/4 cup margarine
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 cup diced, cooked chicken meat
  • 16 slices lemon
  • 8 egg yolks

Directions

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 124 | Total Fat: 6.6g | Cholesterol: 110mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2005 by somethingdifferentagain?! 
This is an excellent recipe! We have had Avegolemono (it's Greek name)many, many times in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2006 by KIMALA 
I was only going to give this 4 stars since it was not a hit with my family, though I loved... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2004 by CHRISPYK 
I think this is a great soup! I as usual changed a few things. First I do not precook the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2006 by Abby 
This was my first attempt at a greek dish and my fiance loved it! He is greek and he said the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2002 by JUMALA 
My whole family loves this soup! I modified this a little bit, though. I only added 4 egg... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2004 by KERRYW 
I actually made this soup twice. I thought I must have made the recipe wrong because it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2004 by MSZABO323 
Wonderful soup! Added more chicken and rice, used only 4 egg yolks and 4 tbls of chicken... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2004 by SHERIDJ 
I normally love Greek lemon soup.......But this was SOOOOO salty!!!!! I'm not sure if it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2004 by RMAXIM 
Creamy and hearty, like the kind you get in a restaurant. I cut the chicken boullion in half,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2003 by Vargo5 
I put in extra rice. And I did not think that it had too much lemon - just right. This is a... MORE

 
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