Lemony Comfort: Creamy Chicken Rice Soup

Lemon Chicken Rice Soup Recipe

🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes

👩‍🍳 Description:
This Lemon Chicken Rice Soup recipe is a delightful comfort food, perfect for chilly nights. With a smooth, cream-like base and tender chicken, it’s sure to warm your soul. Take care when adding the eggs to ensure they blend smoothly into the soup without splitting.

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Ingredients:

• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 chicken bouillon cube
• 1/3 cup rice
• 1/3 cup diced carrots
• 1/3 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 lemon slices (for garnish)
• Chopped green onions and parsley (for garnish)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Soup Base:

   • In a large saucepan, combine chicken broth, chicken bouillon cube, rice, diced carrots, diced celery, and chopped onion.
   • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
   • Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice and vegetables are tender.
   • Stir in the cooked shredded chicken and remove the saucepan from the heat.

2. Prepare the Thickening Agent:

   • In a separate small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
   • Stir in the all-purpose flour until smooth, creating a roux.
   • Gradually add 2 cups of the hot broth mixture from the large saucepan into the roux, stirring constantly until slightly thickened. This will create a thickening agent for the soup.

3. Prepare the Egg Mixture:

   • In a small bowl, beat the eggs until frothy.
   • Gradually beat in the lemon juice and 2 cups of the thickened broth mixture from the small saucepan.

4. Incorporate the Egg Mixture into the Soup:

   • Important: Ensure the soup is not too hot. If necessary, let it cool for a few minutes off the burner.
   • Very slowly pour the egg mixture into the large saucepan of soup, stirring constantly. Be cautious not to add the eggs too quickly or to a boiling soup, as this may cause them to split.
   • Heat the soup gently until it thickens enough to coat a spoon, but do not allow it to boil.

5. Season and Garnish:

   • Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
   • Garnish each serving with a lemon slice, chopped green onions, and parsley.

Enjoy this comforting Lemon Chicken Rice Soup on a cold evening, savoring its creamy texture and refreshing lemon flavor. Perfect for cozy nights in or as a heartwarming dish to share with loved ones.