Greek Egg Lemon Chicken Rice Soup
Description:
This Greek Egg Lemon Chicken Rice Soup recipe, passed down from the local Greek restaurant owner in the town, offers a delightful blend of flavors in a light yet satisfying soup.
CookTime: 20 minutes
PrepTime: 15 minutes
TotalTime: 35 minutes
Recipe Category: Chicken
Keywords: Poultry, Meat, Greek, European, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 817.3
- Fat Content: 50.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 14.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 303.6mg
- Sodium Content: 251.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 27.3g
- Fiber Content: 0.5g
- Sugar Content: 0.5g
- Protein Content: 59.8g
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken wings |
| 9 cups | Water |
| 1 cup | Rice |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 2 tbsp | Lemon juice |
Instructions:
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Boil the Chicken:
- In a large stockpot, bring 9 cups of water to a boil.
- Add the chicken wings to the boiling water and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Once done, remove the chicken from the stock and carefully debone it. Set the chicken meat aside.
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Cook the Rice:
- To the chicken stock in the pot, add 1 cup of rice.
- Allow the rice to cook in the stock at a boil for approximately 10-15 minutes, or until it is fully cooked and tender.
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Prepare the Egg-Lemon Mixture:
- While the rice is cooking, in a separate mixing bowl, beat 2 eggs until they are well combined.
- Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the beaten eggs and continue to mix until fully incorporated.
- Measure out 1 cup of the hot chicken stock from the pot. Slowly pour it into the bowl with the eggs and lemon juice, stirring continuously to prevent the eggs from curdling.
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Combine and Serve:
- Gradually pour the egg-lemon mixture into the stockpot with the cooked rice, stirring gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Add the deboned chicken meat back into the pot, stirring well to distribute it evenly throughout the soup.
- Once everything is combined and heated through, ladle the Greek Egg Lemon Chicken Rice Soup into bowls and serve hot.
This recipe yields 6 servings of this flavorful and comforting Greek soup, perfect for a quick and easy meal that’s packed with Mediterranean flavors. Enjoy the warmth and richness of this homemade soup straight from your kitchen to your table! 🍲🇬🇷
