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Creamy Lemon Rice Soup


  • Author: cov3
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A comforting soup with zesty lemon, tender chicken, and creamy Arborio rice, perfect for chilly evenings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • ½ cup of shredded carrots
  • 4 cups of low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup of Arborio rice
  • 1 cup of shredded rotisserie chicken
  • ¼ cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon of salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon of black pepper (or to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add finely chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing for about three minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in the shredded carrots and cook for another minute.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  5. Gently add the Arborio rice and cook for about 15 minutes until tender.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and lemon juice. Gradually add a ladle of hot broth to temper the eggs.
  7. Reduce the heat to low and stir the egg mixture into the soup.
  8. Add shredded chicken and cook gently for five additional minutes.
  9. Stir in fresh dill, adjusting seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.
  10. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Feel free to experiment with herbs or add spinach/kale for extra nutrition.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: soup, creamy, lemon, chicken, comforting, easy recipe