Description
Comforting “zesty lemon-infused chicken soup for the soul” brings Mediterranean warmth to your kitchen, offering healing flavors that dance between tangy and rich. Homemade goodness wraps you in culinary care, promising wellness with each nourishing spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 8 egg yolks
- 1 cup diced, cooked chicken meat
Fresh Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
Liquid and Seasoning Components:
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 6 tablespoons chicken soup base
- 1/4 cup margarine
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 16 slices lemon
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious cooking vessel and arrange all culinary components within easy reach.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot, introducing diced carrots, finely chopped onions, sliced celery, seasoning base, and fragrant white pepper. Elevate heat to trigger a vigorous boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer, allowing vegetables to soften and meld flavors for approximately 15-20 minutes.
- In a petite mixing bowl, create a smooth roux by thoroughly blending margarine with flour. Incrementally incorporate this thickening agent into the simmering liquid, stirring consistently to prevent lumps. Maintain low heat for 8-10 minutes, allowing the soup to develop a luxurious consistency.
- Separate egg yolks into a separate bowl, whisking energetically until they transform to a pale, creamy hue. Carefully temper the yolks by slowly streaming hot soup liquid while continuously whisking, preventing potential curdling.
- Gently integrate the tempered egg mixture back into the pot, stirring to distribute evenly. Introduce cooked rice and tender chicken pieces, warming them thoroughly throughout the soup.
- Ladle the aromatic soup into serving bowls, garnishing with delicate lemon slice medallions for a bright, zesty finish.
Notes
- Swap margarine with olive oil for a healthier alternative that adds a subtle fruity flavor to the soup.
- Use gluten-free flour or cornstarch as a thickening agent to make the recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Boost protein content by adding more shredded chicken or stirring in cooked quinoa for extra nutrition.
- Enhance the zesty profile by adding fresh herbs like dill or parsley just before serving to brighten the overall flavor and aroma.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg