Description
Comforting lemon chicken & rice soup brings Mediterranean warmth to your kitchen. Zesty citrus and tender chicken mingle with hearty rice, creating a soul-soothing bowl you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 cups chicken broth or bone broth
- 1.5 cups arborio rice, uncooked
- 0.75 pound cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, shredded
- 0.5 cup lemon juice
- 2 eggs
- 2 egg yolks
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Zest of 2 lemons
Cooking Base and Garnish:
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, mashed
- Chopped parsley
- Aleppo pepper
- Fresh or dried dill
Instructions
- In a spacious pot, warm olive oil over medium temperature and gently sauté diced onions until they become translucent and softened.
- Introduce minced garlic and continue cooking for an additional moment, releasing its aromatic essence.
- Incorporate uncooked arborio rice, chicken broth, thyme, and oregano into the pot, reducing heat to low and allowing the mixture to simmer quietly until rice reaches tender perfection.
- Prepare a separate mixing bowl and whisk eggs, egg yolks, lemon zest, and lemon juice into a silky, smooth consistency.
- Carefully temper the egg mixture by gradually introducing hot soup broth, whisking continuously to prevent potential curdling.
- Transfer the delicate egg blend to a blender, processing until completely smooth and uniform.
- Reintroduce the blended mixture back into the main soup pot, stirring gently to integrate.
- Fold shredded chicken into the soup, seasoning with salt and pepper to enhance flavor profiles.
- Warm the soup gently, ensuring it remains just below boiling point to preserve texture and taste.
- Elegantly ladle the soup into serving bowls, garnishing with fresh parsley, dill, and a sprinkle of Aleppo pepper for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Whisking eggs with broth creates a creamy, silky texture without curdling, ensuring a smooth and luxurious soup consistency.
- Arborio rice adds rich, starchy thickness to the soup, making it heartier and more satisfying than traditional chicken soup.
- Slow simmering with herbs like thyme and oregano develops deep, comforting flavor profiles that elevate the entire dish.
- Balancing lemon zest and juice brings bright, tangy notes that cut through the richness of chicken and eggs, creating a vibrant taste.
- Gentle heating after adding egg mixture prevents curdling and maintains the soup’s delicate, velvety texture.
- Fresh herb garnishes like parsley and dill provide a burst of freshness and visual appeal, transforming the soup from simple to elegant.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 150mg