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Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

A comforting and zesty Greek soup made with chicken, lemon, and rice.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 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
  • 2 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 fully cooked, about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken and shred it.
  3. 3. Add the rice to the broth and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4. In a bowl, whisk the eggs and lemon juice together.
  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. Add the shredded chicken back to the pot and season with salt and pepper.
  8. 8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chicken, Lemon, Soup
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