Description
Cozy Lemon Chicken & Rice Soup is a heartwarming dish that envelops you in warmth and comfort. This delightful soup combines tender chicken, aromatic herbs, and zesty lemon for a refreshing twist on traditional chicken soup. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, it’s not only satisfying but also incredibly easy to prepare. With a total cooking time of just 45 minutes, you can create a bowl of joy that feels like a warm hug with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (mashed)
- 1 1/2 cups arborio rice (uncooked)
- 8 cups chicken broth or bone broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 cup lemon juice + zest of 2 lemons
- 2 eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 3/4 pound cooked boneless, skinless, chicken breast (shredded)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- chopped parsley
- Aleppo pepper
- fresh or dry dill
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté diced onions until translucent, then add mashed garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in uncooked rice, broth, thyme, and oregano; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, lemon zest, and juice until combined.
- Slowly ladle soup into the egg mixture while whisking to prevent curdling; blend until smooth.
- Return mixture to the pot, add shredded chicken, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with parsley or dill before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg