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Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

A comforting and tangy Greek soup made with chicken, rice, and lemon.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup rice uncooked
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
  2. 2. Add the chicken breast and cook until done, about 15 minutes. Remove and shred the chicken.
  3. 3. Add the rice to the broth and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
  4. 4. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and lemon juice.
  5. 5. Slowly add a ladle of hot broth to the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
  6. 6. Gradually add the egg mixture back into the pot, stirring constantly.
  7. 7. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. 8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chicken, Comfort Food, Lemon
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